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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z35 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm Z35 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Z35

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm Z35 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z35

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z35 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX240 HS enjoys outside 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 Z35 has proportions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm Z35.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z35 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The photograph below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z35.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images way more aggressively. The more modern SX240 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography details
37
has manual focus
supports face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography features
Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (224g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
54
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX240 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
61
lighter than others (224 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
56
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (230 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (224 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic socket
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z35 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z35
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix Z35
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 35-105mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.7-4.2
Macro focusing range 5cm 8cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 3 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-6L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $0 $130