Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Introduced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.9-4.7) lens
- 158g - 98 x 59 x 20mm
- Released July 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix Z808EXR
Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS versus FujiFilm Z800EXR, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Z800EXR (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Z800EXR (1/2") feature different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SX40 HS was launched 15 months after the Z800EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the FujiFilm Z800EXR being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up against the Z800EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and FujiFilm Z800EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the FujiFilm Z800EXR
SX40 HS | Z800EXR | |||
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Released | September 2011 | July 2010 | Newer by 15 months | |
Manual focus | More exact focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick FujiFilm Z800EXR over the Canon SX40 HS
Z800EXR | SX40 HS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and FujiFilm Z800EXR
SX40 HS | Z800EXR |
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the FujiFilm Z800EXR has proportions of 98mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus FujiFilm Z800EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS and the Z800EXR.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Z800EXR is 64 and 95 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specifications. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Z800EXR.
To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS has the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The fresher SX40 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | FujiFilm FinePix Z800EXR |
Also called as | - | FinePix Z808EXR |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-07-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | EXR |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 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 pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 35-175mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.9-4.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 0cm | 9cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/1000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 data 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 158g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 98 x 59 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") |
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 | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group, Auto-shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $200 |