Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Let's take a deeper look at the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 3 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX240 HS grades versus the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer 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 S8100fd has measurements of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") and a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 91 and 75 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The visual underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Canon SX240 HS to produce extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.