Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S8500

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 16 months earlier than the Fujifilm S8500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX40 HS matches up against the Fujifilm S8500 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm FinePix S8500. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S8500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has got outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Fujifilm S8500 has measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm S8500.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8500 is 64 and 61 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S8500.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Fujifilm S8500 to deliver extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.