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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm F80EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 210g - 99 x 59 x 28mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Alternative Name is FinePix F85EXR
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Overview

The following is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the F80EXR (12MP) is fairly comparable but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and F80EXR (1/2") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The SX40 HS was revealed 16 months after the F80EXR making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm F80EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the F80EXR in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX40 HS F80EXR 
ReleasedSeptember 2011June 2010Newer by 16 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm F80EXR over the Canon SX40 HS

 F80EXR SX40 HS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR

 SX40 HS F80EXR 
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the FujiFilm F80EXR has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS against the F80EXR.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and F80EXR is 64 and 92 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and F80EXR.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS includes the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The newer SX40 HS provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
FujiFilm F80EXR Portrait photography advice
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography info
FujiFilm F80EXR Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (210 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
FujiFilm F80EXR Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography highlights
FujiFilm F80EXR Travel photography highlights
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great battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
long zoom (270mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm F80EXR Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm F80EXR Vlogging info
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (210g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm F80EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm F80EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR
Also Known as - FinePix F85EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-15 2010-06-16
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-270mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 210g (0.46 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 59 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $400