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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
44
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm X10 front
Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
57
Overall
45

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 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
  • Revealed February 2012
  • Superseded the Canon SX230 HS
  • Updated by Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Released July 2012
  • Updated by Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X10 (2/3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The SX240 HS was revealed 5 months earlier than the Fujifilm X10 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX240 HS scores vs the Fujifilm X10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm X10

 SX240 HS Fujifilm X10 
Screen dimension3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm X10 SX240 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X10

 SX240 HS Fujifilm X10 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2012Same age
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Fujifilm X10 has sizing of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX240 HS vs the Fujifilm X10.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm X10 is 91 and 83 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm X10.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX240 HS provides the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field more challenging.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography details
Fujifilm X10 Portrait photography details
37
focusing manually
supports face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
49
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/1,000 seconds)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Street photography factors
Fujifilm X10 Street photography factors
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (2/3")
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography information
Fujifilm X10 Sports photography information
36
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (230 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery life (270 shots)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography info
61
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (230 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
60
great battery life (270 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography details
41
focusing manually
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery life (230 shots)
lack of Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (270 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm X10 Vlogging factors
34
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (224 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic port
32
really wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic jack
heavier than competitors (350 grams)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X10
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm X10
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm X10
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-07-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 5 EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS I
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology PureColor II TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (tunnel)
Viewfinder coverage - 85%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/1000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 224g (0.49 pounds) 350g (0.77 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 245
Other
Battery life 230 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $600