Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S8600

In this article, we are evaluating the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm S8600, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 23 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8600 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8600 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8600. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8600 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with external 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 S8600 has dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") having a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm S8600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8600 is 91 and 76 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S8600.

As you can plainly see, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.