Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800
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![Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/angled/Canon_PowerShot_SX240_HS_0.jpg)
![Fujifilm S9800 front Fujifilm S9800 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Fujifilm-S9800/Fujifilm-S9800-front.jpg)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Key Specs
(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
- Released February 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX230 HS
- Replacement is Canon SX260 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Released January 2015
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Overview
Below is a comprehensive overview of the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SX240 HS was released 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S9800 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX240 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S9800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm S9800. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm S9800
SX240 HS | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Screen resolution | 461k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm S9800 | SX240 HS | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | January 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 35 months |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9800
SX240 HS | Fujifilm S9800 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen dimensions |
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9800 has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).
See the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9800 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX240 HS against the Fujifilm S9800.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Fujifilm-S9800-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9800 is 91 and 61 respectively.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Fujifilm-S9800-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9800.
As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S9800 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS will be behind in sensor innovation.
![Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Fujifilm-S9800-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX240-HS-vs-Fujifilm-S9800-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Sports Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9800 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm S9800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm S9800 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-07 | 2015-01-14 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
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) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.5-6.8 | f/2.9-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 7cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | PureColor II TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 920 thousand dots |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 97% |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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) | 670 grams (1.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") |
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 pictures | 300 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $0 | $299 |