Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 3 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S1500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S1500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm S1500.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 91 and 82 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The picture here should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX240 HS to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.