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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR front
Portability
91 Imaging
39 Features
46 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm F660EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 217g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") provide different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was announced 3 months prior to the Fujifilm F660EXR so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F660EXR being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX40 HS grades against the Fujifilm F660EXR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm F660EXR

          

          

            
 SX40 HS Fujifilm F660EXR 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Fujifilm F660EXR over the Canon SX40 HS

          

          

            
 Fujifilm F660EXR SX40 HS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR

          

          

            
 SX40 HS Fujifilm F660EXR 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011January 2012Same age
Touch display  Neither contains Touch display
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has got outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm F660EXR has measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Fujifilm F660EXR.
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR.
As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Fujifilm F660EXR will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

            Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm F660EXR Portrait photography features
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 comes with face detection focusing
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
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 MP count decent (16MP)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography details
Fujifilm F660EXR Street photography details
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 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm F660EXR Sports photography features
42
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (380 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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 incredible zoom range (24-360mm  15.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Travel photography factors
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 good battery (380 per charge)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very long reach (360mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F660EXR
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 has manual focus
 relatively wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery (380 shots)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW format
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 MP count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2")
 lack of RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging factors
Fujifilm F660EXR Vlogging factors
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly display
 image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detection focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 missing external mic port
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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 pretty wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (217 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F660EXR Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F660EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix F660EXR
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2012-01-05
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.4 x 4.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.6
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.20 m (Wide: 3.2 m/5.9in / Tele: 90 cm�1.9 m)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 217 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photographs 300 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-50A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $330 $230