Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm AV250

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm AV250, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and AV250 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 9 months later than the AV250 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm AV250 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX40 HS grades against the AV250 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and FujiFilm FinePix AV250. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and FujiFilm AV250 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS features outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm AV250 has measurements of 93mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm AV250 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the AV250.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and AV250 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and AV250.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the FujiFilm AV250 to show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.