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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR front
Portability
58
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm HS20 EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 730g - 131 x 91 x 126mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is FinePix HS22 EXR
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and HS20 EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and HS20 EXR (1/2") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was launched 9 months later than the HS20 EXR which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the HS20 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX40 HS HS20 EXR 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm HS20 EXR over the Canon SX40 HS

 HS20 EXR SX40 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR

 SX40 HS HS20 EXR 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outer measurements 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 HS20 EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 730 grams (1.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the HS20 EXR.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and HS20 EXR is 64 and 58 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and HS20 EXR.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the FujiFilm HS20 EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS will have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm HS20 EXR
41
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
54
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
FujiFilm HS20 EXR as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (600g)
54
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
sensor is very small (1/2")
heavier than average (730g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography highlights
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Sports photography highlights
42
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
52
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography details
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Travel photography details
54
good battery life (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than others (600 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average (730g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Landscape photography info
38
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
51
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm HS20 EXR Vlogging factors
57
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have mic support
heavier than others (600 grams)
25
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average (730 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm HS20 EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm HS20 EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS FujiFilm FinePix HS20 EXR
Also called - FinePix HS22 EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 3.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 80 fps), 320 x 112 (320 fps), 320 x 240 (160 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 730 gr (1.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 131 x 91 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $600