Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Below is a extensive review of the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The SX240 HS was launched 11 months before the Fujifilm F900EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Fujifilm F900EXR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS provides physical measurements 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 F900EXR has specifications of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 91 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX240 HS because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm F900EXR will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.