Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240
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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX400 IS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Fujifilm SL240
SX400 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | More recent by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Canon SX400 IS
Fujifilm SL240 | SX400 IS | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX400 IS and Fujifilm SL240
SX400 IS | Fujifilm SL240 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX400 IS vs Fujifilm SL240 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | Fujifilm FinePix SL240 | |
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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 |