Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 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
- Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 175g - 99 x 68 x 26mm
- Released January 2012
- Replaced the Fujifilm XP30
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP60
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP50, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP50 (14MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe SX240 HS was manufactured 2 months after the Fujifilm XP50 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm XP50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix XP50. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm XP50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm XP50
SX240 HS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focusing | |||
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP50 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm XP50 | SX240 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP50
SX240 HS | Fujifilm XP50 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | January 2012 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS provides outer measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm XP50 has sizing of 99mm x 68mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm XP50.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP50 is 91 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The pic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP50.
To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Fujifilm XP50 to give more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP50 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix XP50 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Waterproof |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2012-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3072 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 9cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 461k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 3.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 99 x 68 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photographs | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $0 | $180 |