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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD front
Portability
78
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm S2500HD
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 337g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix S2600HD
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the S2500HD (12MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 15 months after the S2500HD making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS grades against the S2500HD with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX40 HS S2500HD 
LaunchedSeptember 2011July 2010Newer by 15 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2500HD over the Canon SX40 HS

 S2500HD SX40 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD

 SX40 HS S2500HD 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS offers outside 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 S2500HD has proportions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS and the S2500HD.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and S2500HD is 64 and 78 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and S2500HD.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The younger SX40 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect autofocus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
heavier than competitors (600g)
49
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2500HD Sports photography features
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
34
long zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
FujiFilm S2500HD as a Travel photography camera
55
great battery (380 per charge)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
55
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with FujiFilm S2500HD
38
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
36
decently wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging factors
FujiFilm S2500HD Vlogging factors
57
rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
25
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2500HD Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm S2500HD
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD
Other name - FinePix S2600HD
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias 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 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 337 gr (0.74 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 73 x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $200