Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 7 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summation of how the SX240 HS grades versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got external measurements 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 F550 EXR has dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS against the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.