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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm JX550
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 months after the Fujifilm JX550 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Fujifilm JX550 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm JX550

 SX240 HS Fujifilm JX550 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm JX550 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX550

 SX240 HS Fujifilm JX550 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm JX550.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX550.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm JX550 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm JX550 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
supports face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
30
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm JX550
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
56
lighter than others in class (113 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm JX550
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long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
32
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm JX550 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (224g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (230 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (113g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography advice
Fujifilm JX550 Landscape photography advice
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery (230 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (26mm)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging features
Fujifilm JX550 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than others in class (113g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm JX550
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix JX550
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix JX550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-01-05
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.5-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1400 secs
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224 grams (0.49 pounds) 113 grams (0.25 pounds)
Physical 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $0 $200