Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm HS35EXR

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm HS35EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS35EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS35EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was announced 11 months before the Fujifilm HS35EXR which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm HS35EXR being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the Fujifilm HS35EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix HS35EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm HS35EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS35EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") and a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm HS35EXR.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR is 91 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm HS35EXR.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX240 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Fujifilm HS35EXR will result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.