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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S4200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX40 HS was announced 3 months earlier than the Fujifilm S4200 and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S4200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm S4200

 SX40 HS Fujifilm S4200 
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Canon SX40 HS

 Fujifilm S4200 SX40 HS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S4200

 SX40 HS Fujifilm S4200 
IntroducedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar age
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS provides 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) and the Fujifilm S4200 has dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs).

See the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S4200 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm S4200.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S4200 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S4200.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm S4200 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Fujifilm S4200 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than average (543g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography info
42
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (576mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (543 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
Fujifilm S4200 Landscape photography features
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has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
Fujifilm S4200 Vlogging highlights
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really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
no external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (543g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S4200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S4200
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix S4200
General Information
Company Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix S4200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2012-01-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
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 alias 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 - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
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) 24-576mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 543 grams (1.20 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9")
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 shots 300 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L 4 x AA
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
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $330 $200