Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
- Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 6MP - APS-C Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 920g - 147 x 113 x 74mm
- Released July 2007
- Succeeded the Fujifilm S3 Pro

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S5 Pro (6MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S5 Pro (APS-C) enjoy different sensor size.

The SX240 HS was unveiled 4 years later than the Fujifilm S5 Pro and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S5 Pro being a Large SLR camera.
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S5 Pro in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S5 Pro Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm S5 Pro
SX240 HS | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2007 | Fresher by 56 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S5 Pro over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S5 Pro | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro
SX240 HS | Fujifilm S5 Pro | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S5 Pro has proportions of 147mm x 113mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") having a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm S5 Pro.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro is 91 and 55 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S5 Pro.
Clearly, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX240 HS will offer you more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX240 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S5 Pro |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro DSLR |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2007-07-05 |
Body design | Compact | Large SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23 x 15.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 356.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 6 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4256 x 2848 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | Nikon F |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 309 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.5 inches |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 95% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/250 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | - |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | None |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 224g (0.49 pounds) | 920g (2.03 pounds) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 147 x 113 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | 65 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 21.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 13.5 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 448 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 to 20 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | Compact Flash (Type I or II) |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $548 |