Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F770EXR

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 2 months later than the Fujifilm F770EXR and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F770EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS offers physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm F770EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") along with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm F770EXR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F770EXR.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F770EXR will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively.