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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
FujiFilm FinePix T300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 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
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX50 HS
FujiFilm T300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 151g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix T305
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Canon SX40 HS versus FujiFilm T300, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the T300 (14MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 2 months after the T300 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm T300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the T300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm T300

 SX40 HS T300 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick FujiFilm T300 over the Canon SX40 HS

 T300 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm T300

 SX40 HS T300 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011July 2011Similar generation
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the FujiFilm T300 has specifications of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS versus FujiFilm T300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS and the T300.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and T300 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and T300.

All in all, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the FujiFilm T300 to resolve extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
FujiFilm T300 Street photography information
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition (600g)
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with FujiFilm T300
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amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography information
FujiFilm T300 Travel photography information
54
good battery pack (380 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (180 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
FujiFilm T300 as a Landscape photography camera
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
FujiFilm T300 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (600 grams)
30
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm T300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm T300
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujiFilm FinePix T300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS FujiFilm FinePix T300
Alternative name - FinePix T305
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-09-15 2011-07-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-280mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-5.6
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 180 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
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 One One
Pricing at release $330 $250