Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is pretty close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX240 HS was announced 3 months after the Fujifilm X-S1 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX240 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm X-S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm X-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX240 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S1 has dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

See the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm X-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 91 and 52 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX240 HS provides the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF trickier.