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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Key Specs

Canon SX240 HS
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Previous Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z33WP
(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 - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm Z33WP, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z33WP and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX240 HS scores against the Fujifilm Z33WP in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 32 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kSharper screen (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm Z33WP has sizing of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm Z33WP in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX240 HS compared to the Fujifilm Z33WP.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP is 91 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing specifications. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Canon SX240 HS to result in more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually
features face detect focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography information
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has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
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amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
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lighter than others (224 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery power (230 CIPA)
MP count low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition in class (110g)
weather sealing
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography details
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focusing manually
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery power (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
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relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z33WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z33WP
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix Z33WP
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2012-02-07 2009-07-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focus distance 5cm 8cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.90 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 grams (0.49 lb) 110 grams (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" 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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-6L NP-45
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $0 $197