Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30
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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 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
- Launched February 2012
- Old Model is Canon SX230 HS
- New Model is Canon SX260 HS
(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

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.

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.

Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Fujifilm X30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Fujifilm X30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX240 HS over the Fujifilm X30
SX240 HS | Fujifilm X30 |
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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Canon SX240 HS
Fujifilm X30 | SX240 HS | |||
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Released | August 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 461k | Crisper screen (+459k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX240 HS and Fujifilm X30
SX240 HS | Fujifilm X30 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm X30 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX240 HS | Fujifilm X30 | |
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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 |