Canon SX700 HS vs Fujifilm SL240

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm SL240, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was unveiled 2 years after the Fujifilm SL240 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Fujifilm SL240 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX700 HS grades versus the Fujifilm SL240 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX700 HS and Fujifilm FinePix SL240. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX700 HS Gallery and Fujifilm SL240 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Fujifilm SL240 has measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") along with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX700 HS and Fujifilm SL240 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX700 HS against the Fujifilm SL240.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX700 HS and Fujifilm SL240 is 89 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and Fujifilm SL240.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX700 HS to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX700 HS should have an advantage in sensor tech.