Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
- 224g - 106 x 61 x 33mm
- Announced February 2012
- Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
- Updated by Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 0
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Overview
The following is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm T500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm T500 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

The SX240 HS was announced 11 months before the Fujifilm T500 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm T500 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix T500. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm T500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm T500
SX240 HS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 461k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm T500 | SX240 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm T500
SX240 HS | Fujifilm T500 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS features external measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm T500 has proportions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm T500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS versus the Fujifilm T500.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm T500 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The picture here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm T500.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Fujifilm T500 to offer you extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix T500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3440 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lbs) | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-6L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $0 |