Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was introduced 2 months later than the Fujifilm SL240 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 91 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm SL240 to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively.