Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm S4000

Its time to look closer at the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm S4000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the S4000 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 14 months later than the S4000 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the S4000 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & FujiFilm FinePix S4000. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & FujiFilm S4000 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm S4000 has sizing of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS versus FujiFilm S4000 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the S4000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and S4000 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements only by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and S4000.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the FujiFilm S4000 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.