Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm HS50 EXR

Its time to look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (16MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm HS50 EXR (1/2") come with different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was announced 16 months prior to the Fujifilm HS50 EXR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm HS50 EXR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix HS50 EXR. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm HS50 EXR Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm HS50 EXR has dimensions of 135mm x 101mm x 146mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 5.7") along with a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm HS50 EXR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR is 64 and 54 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm HS50 EXR.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS using its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm HS50 EXR will offer extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.