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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm F600 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 215g - 104 x 63 x 33mm
  • Introduced August 2011
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was introduced 6 months later than the Fujifilm F600 EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm F600 EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX240 HS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F600 EXR over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm F600 EXR SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR

 SX240 HS Fujifilm F600 EXR 
IntroducedFebruary 2012August 2011Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm F600 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm F600 EXR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm F600 EXR.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The visual here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR.

To sum up, both cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will give you more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm F600 EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
includes face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
69
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm F600 EXR Sports photography advice
36
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F600 EXR Travel photography factors
61
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
69
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (360mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F600 EXR
41
has manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
50
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
supports RAW files
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F600 EXR Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic socket
33
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (215g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F600 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F600 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2011-08-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (FHD 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (HD 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), High Speed Movie (80 / 160 / 320 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 215 grams (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 104 x 63 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 40
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 153
Other
Battery life 230 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto shutter(Dog, Cat))
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $0 $230