Canon SX620 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX620 HS versus Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was introduced 4 years later than the Fujifilm SL240 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SX620 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm SL240 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX620 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX620 HS features outer dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has specifications of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon SX620 HS versus Fujifilm SL240 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX620 HS versus the Fujifilm SL240.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 93 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX620 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX620 HS to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.