Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX240 HS was introduced 14 months later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm F500 EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys 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) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has measurements of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

All in all, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.