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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Successor is Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 23 months before the Fujifilm S9400W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm S9400W in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX240 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX240 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX240 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS has 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) whilst the Fujifilm S9400W has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm S9400W in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

Plainly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Fujifilm S9400W to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Portrait photography camera
37
manual focus
features face detection focusing
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
37
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S9400W as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm S9400W Sports photography advice
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (230 shots)
has no phase detect AF
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (500 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm S9400W Travel photography features
61
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
54
great battery (500 CIPA)
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (670g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography highlights
Fujifilm S9400W Landscape photography highlights
41
manual focus
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
44
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery (500 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging factors
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
26
pretty wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average in class (670 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-07 2014-01-06
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lb) 670 gr (1.48 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 images 500 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $330