Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S9400W. The full galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9400W Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.