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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS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
Fujifilm T500
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm T500

 SX240 HS Fujifilm T500 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm T500 SX240 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm T500

 SX240 HS Fujifilm T500 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm T500 as a Portrait photography camera
37
you can focus manually
has face detection focusing
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX240 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm T500
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (136g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low maximum ISO (0)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm T500 Sports photography features
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography information
Fujifilm T500 Travel photography information
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
76
lighter than others (136 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (288mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm T500
41
you can focus manually
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (230 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
42
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm T500
34
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
35
decently wide (24mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than others (136g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm T500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm T500
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix T500
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