Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 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
- Revealed September 2011
- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced January 2012

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX40 HS was introduced 3 months prior to the Fujifilm JX550 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm JX550 being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SX40 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JX550 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix JX550. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm JX550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm JX550
SX40 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm JX550 | SX40 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm JX550
SX40 HS | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | ![]() | January 2012 | Similar generation |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen sizing |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm JX550 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Fujifilm JX550.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm JX550 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm JX550.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Fujifilm JX550 to resolve greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JX550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | FujiFilm |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2012-01-05 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.5-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | TFT color LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1400 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 4.50 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | NP-45A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $330 | $200 |