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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30

Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX240 HS front
 
Fujifilm X30 front
Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 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
  • Launched February 2012
  • Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX260 HS
Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X20
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Overview

Following is a thorough overview of the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm X30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX240 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) is pretty close but the SX240 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X30 (2/3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX240 HS was released 3 years before the Fujifilm X30 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX240 HS grades vs the Fujifilm X30 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm X30

 SX240 HS Fujifilm X30 

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX240 HS

 Fujifilm X30 SX240 HS 
ReleasedAugust 2014February 2012More modern by 31 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution920k461kCrisper screen (+459k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X30

 SX240 HS Fujifilm X30 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical measurements of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X30 has sizing of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs).

Check the Canon SX240 HS versus Fujifilm X30 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm X30.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm X30 is 91 and 80 respectively.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The picture below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm X30.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The SX240 HS uses the smaller sensor which is going to make achieving bokeh trickier. The more aged SX240 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 sensor size comparison

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
has face detect focusing
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX240 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm X30 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (224 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
very small sensor (2/3")
more heavy than average (423 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Sports photography details
Fujifilm X30 Sports photography details
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great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (230 shots)
no phase detect AF
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm X30 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (224g)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (230 shots)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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better than average battery (470 per charge)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (423 grams)
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Landscape photography details
Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (230 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (470 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX240 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm X30 Vlogging advice
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (224g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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relatively wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than average (423g)
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X30
 Canon PowerShot SX240 HSFujifilm X30
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX240 HS Fujifilm X30
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2014-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 EXR Processor II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS X-TRANS II
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.65x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames/s 12.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.50 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 224g (0.49 lbs) 423g (0.93 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 61 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 470 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L NP-95
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
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $0 $499