Canon SX40 HS vs FujiFilm Z800EXR

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.

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.