Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S5 Pro

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.