Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD

The following is a extensive review of the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the S2800HD (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 20 months after the S2800HD making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX40 HS matches up against the S2800HD for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and FujiFilm S2800HD Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has physical 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 S2800HD has sizing of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

See the Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2800HD in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS against the S2800HD.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and S2800HD is 64 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and S2800HD.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the FujiFilm S2800HD to resolve greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS should have an advantage in sensor technology.