Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S200EXR

Following is a complete review of the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm S200EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S200EXR (12MP) is pretty well matched but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and S200EXR (1/1.6") offer different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was announced 2 years after the S200EXR which is quite a big 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 S200EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS grades vs the S200EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S200EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S200EXR Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has 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 S200EXR has dimensions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") accompanied by a weight of 865 grams (1.91 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm S200EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS and the S200EXR.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and S200EXR is 91 and 54 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and S200EXR.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS comes with the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The younger SX240 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.