Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S8100fd

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm S8100fd (10MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 2 years later than the Fujifilm S8100fd and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm S8100fd being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S8100fd with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8100fd. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8100fd Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS provides outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm S8100fd has sizing of 111mm x 78mm x 79mm (4.4" x 3.1" x 3.1") having a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm S8100fd in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS and the Fujifilm S8100fd.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd is 64 and 75 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out specifications. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8100fd.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX40 HS to show extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.