Canon SX240 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm T300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was announced 7 months later than the T300 and they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX240 HS grades vs the T300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & FujiFilm FinePix T300. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & FujiFilm T300 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to consider 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") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the FujiFilm T300 has sizing of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and FujiFilm T300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS against the T300.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and T300 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and T300.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the FujiFilm T300 to give more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX240 HS is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.