Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 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
- Released February 2012
- Older Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Successor is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Overview
Here is a complete assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was revealed 11 months prior to the Fujifilm SL1000 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX240 HS grades vs the Fujifilm SL1000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL1000. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm SL1000
SX240 HS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm SL1000 | SX240 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm SL1000
SX240 HS | Fujifilm SL1000 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurements |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither contains Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got external dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL1000 has sizing of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Fujifilm SL1000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm SL1000 is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm SL1000.
As you can tell, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to show extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL1000 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 0cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 461k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920k dot |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 gr (0.49 lbs) | 659 gr (1.45 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 230 pictures | 350 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $600 |