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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm JZ100
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm JZ100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 3 months prior to the Fujifilm JZ100 so they are both 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 JZ100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the SX40 HS scores versus the Fujifilm JZ100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm JZ100

 SX40 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ100 over the Canon SX40 HS

 Fujifilm JZ100 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm JZ100

 SX40 HS Fujifilm JZ100 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2012Same generation
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers outer measurements 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 JZ100 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm JZ100.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm JZ100 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by viewing specs. The visual below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm JZ100.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm JZ100 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography info
Fujifilm JZ100 Portrait photography info
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (600g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Fujifilm JZ100 as a Sports photography camera
42
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Fujifilm JZ100 Travel photography features
54
good battery life (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than average (129 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Fujifilm JZ100 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm JZ100 Vlogging details
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really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
missing external mic support
heavier than average in class (600g)
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fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (129g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm JZ100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm JZ100
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix JZ100
General Information
Manufacturer Canon FujiFilm
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix JZ100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-09-15 2012-01-05
Body design 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 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 129 gr (0.28 lb)
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 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-45A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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