Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S8400W

The following is a detailed comparison of the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 18 months prior to the Fujifilm S8400W making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm S8400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm FinePix S8400W. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm S8400W Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys exterior dimensions 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 S8400W has dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Fujifilm S8400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the Fujifilm S8400W.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8400W is 64 and 61 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8400W.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to offer you more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.