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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Portability
91
Imaging
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Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix Z900EXR front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX230 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm Z900EXR
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm Z900EXR

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012April 2011Fresher by 11 months
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z900EXR over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm Z900EXR SX240 HS 
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR

 SX240 HS Fujifilm Z900EXR 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
has face detect focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
43
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm Z900EXR Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (224g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Travel photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average (224 grams)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (230 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (151g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm Z900EXR as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
not so great battery life (230 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
small sensor size (1/2")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging information
Fujifilm Z900EXR Vlogging information
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decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (224g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic jack
34
really wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
heavier than others (151g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm Z900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm Z900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm FinePix Z900EXR
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