Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 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
- Introduced February 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Refreshed by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Overview
Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 months later than the Fujifilm JX500 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JX500 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix JX500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm JX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm JX500
SX240 HS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm JX500 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX500
SX240 HS | Fujifilm JX500 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2012 | Same age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm JX500 has specifications of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm JX500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specifications. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX500.
To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm JX500 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots far more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/1400s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 113 gr (0.25 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 images | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $0 | $90 |