Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F800EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F800EXR (1/2") use different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 10 months prior to the Fujifilm F800EXR and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F800EXR being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX40 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F800EXR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm FinePix F800EXR. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm F800EXR Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you should factor in 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") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm F800EXR has sizing of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F800EXR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm F800EXR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Often, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching technical specs. The pic here will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F800EXR.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm F800EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.