Canon SX610 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was brought out 3 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS matches up against the Fujifilm SL240 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX610 HS & Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX610 HS Gallery & Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Fujifilm SL240 has sizing of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX610 HS versus Fujifilm SL240 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SX610 HS vs the Fujifilm SL240.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX610 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking a spec sheet. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX610 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Canon SX610 HS to give you greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern SX610 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.