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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR 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
  • Released September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm F200EXR
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.6" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.3-5.1) lens
  • 205g - 98 x 59 x 23mm
  • Announced April 2009
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F200EXR (12MP) is very close but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F200EXR (1/1.6") provide totally different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 2 years later than the Fujifilm F200EXR and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F200EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX40 HS scores against the Fujifilm F200EXR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm F200EXR

 SX40 HS Fujifilm F200EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011April 2009Fresher by 29 months
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F200EXR over the Canon SX40 HS

 Fujifilm F200EXR SX40 HS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR

 SX40 HS Fujifilm F200EXR 
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS features outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F200EXR has dimensions of 98mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the Fujifilm F200EXR.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The SX40 HS offers the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher. The newer SX40 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
21
manual focus not available
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm F200EXR Sports photography features
42
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
27
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Fujifilm F200EXR Travel photography info
54
great battery power (380 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
57
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F200EXR
38
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
38
relatively wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low resolution (12MP)
very small sensor (1/1.6")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Fujifilm F200EXR Vlogging info
57
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
28
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F200EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F200EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix F200EXR
General Information
Brand Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix F200EXR
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-15 2009-04-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.6"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8 x 6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 48.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.1
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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) 205g (0.45 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 98 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picturecard/SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $350