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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Portability
64 Imaging
33 Features
53 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. The resolution of the SX1 IS (10MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was announced 3 years before the SX40 HS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX1 IS scores versus the SX40 HS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SX40 HS 
Screen size2.8"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.1")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX1 IS

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SX1 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011March 2009More recent by 30 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 SX1 IS SX40 HS 
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch screen  No Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS provides outer measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") along with a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Canon SX40 HS has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX40 HS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS versus the SX40 HS.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX1 IS and SX40 HS is 64 and 64 respectively.
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and SX40 HS.
As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Canon SX40 HS to produce more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX1 IS as a Portrait photography camera
 Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
 has face detect focusing
 delivers RAW files
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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 manual focus
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 supports face detection autofocus
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
56
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 more heavy than competition in class (615g)
49
 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 more heavy than others (600 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Sports photography features
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
33
 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 max frames per second low (4.0 fps)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 low MP (12MP)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Travel photography information
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography information
52
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 fairly wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition in class (615g)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
55
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others (600 grams)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography factors
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography factors
44
 focusing manually
 fairly wide (28mm)
 pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW files
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
38
 manual focus
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 low MP (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX1 IS Vlogging details
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
57
 fairly wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
 doesn't have microphone port
 more heavy than competition in class (615g)
57
 pretty wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than others (600 grams)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Canon SX40 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2011-09-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focus distance 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech - PureColor II VA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 5.20 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 600 grams (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $600 $330