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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
Fujifilm JX500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm JX500

 SX240 HS Fujifilm JX500 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm JX500 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX500

 SX240 HS Fujifilm JX500 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2012Same age
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm JX500
37
focusing manually
includes face detect autofocus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm JX500 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (224g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
55
lighter than competitors (113 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography factors
36
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
31
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400s)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm JX500 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competition (224 grams)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (230 shots)
low MP (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competitors (113g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography advice
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery life (230 CIPA)
no Time Lapse recording
33
reasonably wide (26mm)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm JX500
34
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no mic support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX500
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix JX500
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