Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 2 months later than the Fujifilm S4200 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX240 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S4200 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S4200. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S4200 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features outside measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm S4200.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively.