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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
Portability
60 Imaging
40 Features
67 Overall
50

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S1 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 years before the Fujifilm S1 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS grades vs the Fujifilm S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 SX40 HS Fujifilm S1 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm S1 SX40 HS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1

		

		

			
 SX40 HS Fujifilm S1 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S1 has dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Fujifilm S1.
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1 is 64 and 60 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading a spec sheet. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1.
Clearly, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm S1 to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography advice
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 you can focus manually
 above average flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detection autofocus
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
56
 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focusing
 exports RAW formats
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography advice
Fujifilm S1 Street photography advice
49
 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
58
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition (680g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Fujifilm S1 Sports photography features
43
 great zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
57
 long zoom range (24-1200mm  50.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
55
 better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 long zoom (840mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
63
 better than average battery power (350 shots)
 weather sealing
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 flash built-in
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (1200mm)
 more heavy than competition (680g)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S1
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 you can focus manually
 rather wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 does not have Time Lapse recording
58
 manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 decent sized screen (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 exports RAW formats
 weather sealing
 better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S1 Vlogging advice
57
 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have external mic socket
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
57
 rather wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection focusing
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 lack of external microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (680 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix S1
General Information
Brand Name Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix S1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 680g (1.50 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 350 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-85
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $400