Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 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
- Revealed February 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
- 124g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Announced August 2011

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Overview
The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm JX370, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was brought out 6 months after the Fujifilm JX370 and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Fujifilm JX370 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX370. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX370 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm JX370
SX240 HS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX370 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JX370 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX370
SX240 HS | Fujifilm JX370 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys 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 JX370 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm JX370 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Fujifilm JX370.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX370 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Sensor Comparison
Typically, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions purely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX370.
As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm JX370 to produce greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots somewhat more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX370 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX370 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-11 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.6-6.2 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1800s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224g (0.49 lbs) | 124g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 190 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD / SDHC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $0 | $159 |