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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm FinePix S9400W front
Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm S9400W
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Released January 2014
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9400W, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 3 years prior to the Fujifilm S9400W which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX40 HS scores vs the Fujifilm S9400W with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm S9400W

 SX40 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9400W over the Canon SX40 HS

 Fujifilm S9400W SX40 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011More modern by 28 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9400W

 SX40 HS Fujifilm S9400W 
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS features outer measurements 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 S9400W has sizing of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9400W in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm S9400W.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9400W is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through technical specs. The picture here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9400W.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Fujifilm S9400W to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Fujifilm S9400W Portrait photography factors
41
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Fujifilm S9400W
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others (600 grams)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (670g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Fujifilm S9400W
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm S9400W
55
good battery pack (380 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600 grams)
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
54
better than average battery life (500 per charge)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (670g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9400W
38
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good battery pack (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
44
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (500 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging advice
Fujifilm S9400W Vlogging advice
57
decently wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
missing mic jack
heavier than others (600g)
26
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9400W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9400W
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm FinePix S9400W
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm FinePix S9400W
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2014-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 201 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 97%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow synchro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i), 1280 x 960 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 pounds) 670 grams (1.48 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6")
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 photos 500 photos
Battery type 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $330 $330