Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm A100

Below is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm A100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm A100 (10MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years later than the Fujifilm A100 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX240 HS grades vs the Fujifilm A100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix A100. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm A100 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm A100 has specifications of 92mm x 61mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Fujifilm A100.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm A100 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm A100.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX240 HS to render extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.