Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W
SX240 HS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S9400W | SX240 HS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 23 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
SX240 HS | Fujifilm S9400W | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix S9400W | |
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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 |