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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Announced February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the JZ300 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 20 months later than the JZ300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm JZ300 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS grades vs the JZ300 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm JZ300

 SX40 HS JZ300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011February 2010More recent by 20 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Canon SX40 HS

 JZ300 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm JZ300

 SX40 HS JZ300 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm JZ300 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the JZ300.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and JZ300 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and JZ300.

Clearly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography info
FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
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has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detect focusing
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm JZ300 Street photography information
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm JZ300 as a Travel photography camera
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great battery power (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (600g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
great reach (280mm)
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography details
FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography details
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low MP (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (600 grams)
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm JZ300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm JZ300
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujiFilm FinePix JZ300
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS FujiFilm FinePix JZ300
Also referred to as - FinePix JZ305
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-09-15 2010-02-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias 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 - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
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 speed 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 168 grams (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $180