Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 2 months later than the Fujifilm HS30EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS30EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS30EXR has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") having a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm HS30EXR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively.