Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F70EXR

Below is a in depth overview of the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the F70EXR (10MP) is fairly well matched but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and F70EXR (1/2") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was announced 2 years later than the F70EXR and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F70EXR being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the F70EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm F70EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm F70EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS vs the F70EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and F70EXR is 64 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements purely by checking specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and F70EXR.

All in all, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS with its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Canon SX40 HS will give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS will have an advantage in sensor innovation.