Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR

In this article, we will be looking at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F550 EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F550 EXR (1/2") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 months after the Fujifilm F550 EXR and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F550 EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS scores against the Fujifilm F550 EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F550 EXR. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F550 EXR Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS provides 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 F550 EXR has specifications of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F550 EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Fujifilm F550 EXR.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F550 EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F550 EXR will provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.