Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
- Launched February 2012
- Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 151g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced April 2011
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Overview
Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm Z900EXR (16MP) and the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm Z900EXR (1/2") provide different sensor dimensions.
Peek Behind the Lens of 'Photographer' and Their Go-To CamerasThe SX240 HS was released 11 months later than the Fujifilm Z900EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm Z900EXR being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS grades against the Fujifilm Z900EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm Z900EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR
SX240 HS | Fujifilm Z900EXR | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | April 2011 | Fresher by 11 months | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm Z900EXR | SX240 HS | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR
SX240 HS | Fujifilm Z900EXR | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX240 HS comes with external 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) and the Fujifilm Z900EXR has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm Z900EXR.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR is 91 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX240 HS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm Z900EXR will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent SX240 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2011-04-05 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Digic 5 | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-500mm (20.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/3.9-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.5 inches |
Resolution of screen | 461 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
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 | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 3.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 224 grams (0.49 lb) | 151 grams (0.33 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-6L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $0 | $380 |