Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S2 Pro

On this page, we are contrasting the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro DSLR by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S2 Pro (6MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm S2 Pro (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 9 years after the Fujifilm S2 Pro which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S2 Pro being a Large SLR camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX40 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S2 Pro with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S2 Pro. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S2 Pro Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S2 Pro has measurements of 142mm x 131mm x 80mm (5.6" x 5.2" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm S2 Pro in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Fujifilm S2 Pro.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro is 64 and 56 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S2 Pro.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Canon SX40 HS will offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.