Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F500 EXR

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F500 EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F500 EXR (1/2") feature different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was brought out 9 months later than the Fujifilm F500 EXR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F500 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm F500 EXR in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F500 EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F500 EXR Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F500 EXR has sizing of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the Fujifilm F500 EXR.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by researching technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F500 EXR.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F500 EXR will render extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.