Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP80

Below is a extensive overview of the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP80, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was launched 3 years before the Fujifilm XP80 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX240 HS scores against the Fujifilm XP80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP80. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery and Fujifilm XP80 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX240 HS offers outer dimensions 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 XP80 has specifications of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX240 HS vs Fujifilm XP80 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX240 HS and the Fujifilm XP80.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP80 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and Fujifilm XP80.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm XP80 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.