Canon S200 vs Canon SX40 HS

Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon S200 versus Canon SX40 HS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Canon. The image resolution of the S200 (10MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is pretty similar but the S200 (1/1.7") and SX40 HS (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was launched 2 years later than the SX40 HS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon S200 being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S200 scores versus the SX40 HS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S200 and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon S200 Gallery and Canon SX40 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon S200 offers physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Canon SX40 HS has specifications of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the S200 compared to the SX40 HS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S200 and SX40 HS is 93 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S200 and SX40 HS.

Plainly, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S200 because of its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Canon SX40 HS will offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer S200 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.