Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe 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.
Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S1. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Fujifilm X-S1
SX40 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Canon SX40 HS
Fujifilm X-S1 | SX40 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S1
SX40 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |||
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Announced | September 2011 | November 2011 | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S1 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Fujifilm X-S1 | |
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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 |