Canon SX600 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled 2 years later than the Fujifilm SL240 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm SL240 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX600 HS has physical measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL240 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the SX600 HS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX600 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Canon SX600 HS to provide greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX600 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.