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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix S2950 front
Portability
76
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm S2950
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 73 x 81mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix S2990
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Overview

Below is a in-depth review of the Canon SX40 HS versus FujiFilm S2950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the S2950 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 9 months later than the S2950 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX40 HS scores versus the S2950 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm S2950

 SX40 HS S2950 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2950 over the Canon SX40 HS

 S2950 SX40 HS 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm S2950

 SX40 HS S2950 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has got 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 S2950 has specifications of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus FujiFilm S2950 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS vs the S2950.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and S2950 is 64 and 76 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and S2950.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm S2950 to give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Street photography factors
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
FujiFilm S2950 Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
47
amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography factors
FujiFilm S2950 Travel photography factors
55
good battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm S2950 as a Landscape photography camera
38
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
42
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
FujiFilm S2950 Vlogging info
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (600g)
27
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm S2950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm S2950
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujiFilm FinePix S2950
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS FujiFilm FinePix S2950
Otherwise known as - FinePix S2990
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2011-01-05
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97 percent
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 437 grams (0.96 lb)
Physical 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 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 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
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
Storage slots Single Single
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