Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10

Here is a extended comparison of the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Canon and FujiFilm. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Fujifilm X-S10 (26MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Fujifilm X-S10 (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 10 years before the Fujifilm X-S10 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Fujifilm X-S10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the Fujifilm X-S10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Fujifilm X-S10 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Fujifilm X-S10 has measurements of 126mm x 85mm x 65mm (5.0" x 3.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 465 grams (1.03 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS vs Fujifilm X-S10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS versus the Fujifilm X-S10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S10 is 64 and 73 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and Fujifilm X-S10.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS using its smaller sensor will make getting bokeh harder and the Fujifilm X-S10 will render extra detail having an extra 14MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind in sensor tech.