Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1500

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 2 years after the Fujifilm S1500 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS scores versus the Fujifilm S1500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S1500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S1500 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS provides exterior 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) while the Fujifilm S1500 has sizing of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") along with a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S1500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm S1500.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1500 is 64 and 82 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specs. The pic underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S1500.

All in all, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Canon SX40 HS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS is going to have an edge in sensor technology.