Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
- 232g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
- Released July 2012
- Old Model is Fujifilm F770EXR
- Refreshed by Fujifilm F900EXR

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Overview
In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") enjoy totally different sensor size.

The SX240 HS was unveiled 5 months before the Fujifilm F800EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm F800EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm F800EXR
SX240 HS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F800EXR over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm F800EXR | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR
SX240 HS | Fujifilm F800EXR | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Absent Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside dimensions 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 F800EXR has specifications of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will result in greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-07-25 |
Physical type | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-5.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 461k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 11.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 232 gr (0.51 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.5 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.9 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 143 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | 300 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-50A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $0 | $330 |