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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240

Portability
81 Imaging
40 Features
31 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
Portability
67 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs

Canon SX400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
  • Released July 2014
Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was announced 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL240 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX400 IS grades vs the Fujifilm SL240 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm SL240

		

		

			
 SX400 IS Fujifilm SL240 
AnnouncedJuly 2014January 2012More recent by 32 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX400 IS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm SL240 SX400 IS 
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL240

		

		

			
 SX400 IS Fujifilm SL240 
Focus manually  No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Selfie screen  Missing selfie screen
Touch display  Missing Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX400 IS versus the Fujifilm SL240.
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL240 is 81 and 67 respectively.
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL240.
As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX400 IS to render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The more modern SX400 IS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX400 IS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm SL240
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual exposure
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers face detection focus
 focusing manually not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm SL240 Street photography highlights
52
 image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (510g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Canon SX400 IS
Sports photography with Fujifilm SL240
42
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (190 per charge)
 has no phase detect autofocus
47
 excellent zoom range (24-576mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 offers tracking autofocus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX400 IS as a Travel photography camera
 Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (720mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 low battery power (190 shots)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (576mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX400 IS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL240
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 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 lack of manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 low battery power (190 per charge)
 no Time Lapse recording
41
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW support
 doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging information
Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging information
28
 really wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect autofocus
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
 doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no mic port
24
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 offers face detection focus
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 doesn't have external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (510 grams)
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL240
 Canon PowerShot SX400 ISFujifilm FinePix SL240
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX400 IS Fujifilm FinePix SL240
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-07-29 2012-01-05
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology - TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 5.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m)
Flash settings Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 313 grams (0.69 pounds) 510 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 190 pictures 300 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-11LH NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $229 $280