Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm F900EXR

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm F900EXR Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.