Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S1600

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S1600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S1600 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 years after the S1600 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX240 HS scores versus the S1600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1600. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1600 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm S1600 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the S1600.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and S1600 is 91 and 78 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and S1600.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photos but you should really take the release date of the cameras into account. The fresher SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.