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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Older Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 16 months before the Fujifilm F900EXR which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX40 HS grades vs the Fujifilm F900EXR for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX40 HS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Canon SX40 HS

 Fujifilm F900EXR SX40 HS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013September 2011Fresher by 16 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR

 SX40 HS Fujifilm F900EXR 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm F900EXR has dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm F900EXR.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR.

Plainly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm F900EXR will provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focus
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
44
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
Fujifilm F900EXR Street photography information
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (600g)
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2")
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm F900EXR Sports photography features
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 shots)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography advice
55
good battery pack (380 per charge)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (600 grams)
resolution not great (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
66
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
no Timelapse function
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
38
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor (1/2")
bad battery power (260 per charge)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than average (600g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (232 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm F900EXR
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix F900EXR
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2013-01-30
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - EXR II
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 area 28.1mm² 30.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
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 photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.6
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 8s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 600 grams (1.32 lb) 232 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $330 $380