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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Fujifilm X-S1 front
Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Announced November 2011
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and FujiFilm. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) is fairly close but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was brought out 2 months prior to the Fujifilm X-S1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS grades vs the Fujifilm X-S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SX40 HS Fujifilm X-S1 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX40 HS

 Fujifilm X-S1 SX40 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S1

 SX40 HS Fujifilm X-S1 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011November 2011Same generation
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Fujifilm X-S1 has sizing of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") along with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the Fujifilm X-S1.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S1 is 64 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S1.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same MP but different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS contains the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field tougher.

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Portrait photography highlights
41
focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
comes with face detect autofocus
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
46
manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (2/3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography highlights
Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600g)
52
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than competition in class (920g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography advice
Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography advice
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (380 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Fujifilm X-S1
55
better than average battery power (380 shots)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
43
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (624mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (920g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
38
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
45
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing mic port
heavier than competition in class (600g)
26
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic support
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (920g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSFujifilm X-S1
General Information
Make Canon FujiFilm
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Fujifilm X-S1
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2011-11-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - EXR
Sensor type BSI-CMOS EXRCMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 2/3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.8 x 6.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 58.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 49
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-624mm (26.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 8.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 920 gr (2.03 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.2
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-95
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $399