Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w

The following is a in depth review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm S9900w, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 4 years earlier than the Fujifilm S9900w which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the Fujifilm S9900w in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Fujifilm S9900w. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Fujifilm S9900w Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm S9900w 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 vs Fujifilm S9900w in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS against the Fujifilm S9900w.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9900w is 64 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm S9900w.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Fujifilm S9900w to offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.