Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Here, we are contrasting the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is fairly close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was launched 2 years later than the Fujifilm F200EXR and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm F200EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F200EXR Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm F200EXR has specifications of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 91 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS uses the smaller sensor which should make getting shallower DOF harder. The more recent SX240 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.