Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S1800

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S1800, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S1800 (12MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years later than the S1800 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S1800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores vs the S1800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S1800. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S1800 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS offers exterior 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 S1800 has sizing of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") having a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S1800 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS and the S1800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and S1800 is 91 and 78 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specs. The photograph here will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and S1800.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of images though you might want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher SX240 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.