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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Renewed by Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z30
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced February 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm Z30, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was revealed 3 years after the Fujifilm Z30 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores versus the Fujifilm Z30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 37 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm Z30 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z30

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z30 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS has outer 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) whilst the Fujifilm Z30 has specifications of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm Z30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm Z30.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z30 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specifications. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z30.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX240 HS to give you more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS will have a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX240 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
37
has manual focus
offers face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography factors
Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
61
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competition (110g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
41
has manual focus
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (230 per charge)
no Timelapse function
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone jack
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z30
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix Z30
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z30
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-02-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 110g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $0 $150