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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Overview

Below is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm Z37 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX240 HS matches up against the Fujifilm Z37 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Z37

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm Z37 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z37

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z37 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm Z37 has dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm Z37.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z37 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements only by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z37.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX240 HS to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SX240 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
provides face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (224 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
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incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (230 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
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lighter than competitors (224g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (230 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography factors
Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery power (230 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Vlogging camera
Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (224g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z37 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z37
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix Z37
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm FinePix Z37
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type 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
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 3 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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 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-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $0 $130