Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
- Old Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
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- 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 687g - 131 x 97 x 126mm
- Announced January 2012
- Earlier Model is FujiFilm HS20 EXR
- Replacement is Fujifilm HS35EXR
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Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS30EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS30EXR (1/2") have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe SX40 HS was brought out 3 months prior to the Fujifilm HS30EXR so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX40 HS grades against the Fujifilm HS30EXR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS30EXR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SX40 HS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm HS30EXR over the Canon SX40 HS
| Fujifilm HS30EXR | SX40 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR
| SX40 HS | Fujifilm HS30EXR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | September 2011 |  | January 2012 | Similar generation |
| Focus manually |  | More exact focusing | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither has Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm HS30EXR has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") with a weight of 687 grams (1.51 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the Fujifilm HS30EXR.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR is 64 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS30EXR.
To sum up, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm HS30EXR will offer greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm HS30EXR Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | FujiFilm |
| Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Fujifilm FinePix HS30EXR |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2012-01-05 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | EXR |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | EXRCMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.4 x 4.8mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 30.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection AF | ||
| Contract detection AF | ||
| Phase detection AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.6 |
| Macro focus range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.6 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor with Sunny Day mode |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 11.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.00 m | 7.10 m (Wide: 30cm - 7.1m / Tele: 2.0m - 3.8m ) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 687g (1.51 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 131 x 97 x 126mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 5.0") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery model | NB-10L | NP-W126 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat）) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch price | $330 | $430 |