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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm S9900w front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Announced January 2015
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was released 3 years before the Fujifilm S9900w which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm S9900w being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S9900w for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm S9900w

 SX240 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm S9900w SX240 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2012Newer by 35 months
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9900w

 SX240 HS Fujifilm S9900w 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS has physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm S9900w has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9900w in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm S9900w.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 91 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specs. The pic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S9900w to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX240 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography details
37
you can focus manually
provides face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm S9900w Street photography details
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224g)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
41
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
36
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX240 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9900w
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery (230 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
more heavy than competitors in class (670 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX240 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
41
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery (230 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
49
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX240 HS
Vlogging with Fujifilm S9900w
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
57
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (670g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm S9900w
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm S9900w
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm S9900w
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-07 2015-01-14
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224 gr (0.49 lbs) 670 gr (1.48 lbs)
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 shots 300 shots
Battery type 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
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