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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Portability
65 Imaging
33 Features
39 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Refreshed by Canon SX20 IS
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
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Canon. The resolution of the SX10 IS (10MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was announced 3 years before the SX40 HS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX10 IS matches up versus the SX40 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX10 IS

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SX10 IS 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 SX10 IS SX40 HS 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen  Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display  Lack of Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX10 IS provides exterior dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and 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).
Check out the Canon SX10 IS versus Canon SX40 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the SX10 IS against the SX40 HS.
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS size comparison
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX10 IS and SX40 HS is 65 and 64 respectively.
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX10 IS and SX40 HS.
Clearly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX40 HS to provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older SX10 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/500 seconds)
 provides face detect focus
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect autofocus
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Street photography information
Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
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 fully articulated screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 heavier than others in class (600 grams)
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 screen articulates fully
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Sports photography details
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography details
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 long zoom range (28-560mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
 MP count low (10 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect auto focus
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 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
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 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 pretty wide (28mm)
 long zoom (560mm)
 does not have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others in class (600g)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 built-in flash
 screen is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography features
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
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 has manual focus
 pretty wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 small screen (2.5 inch)
 MP count low (10MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse recording
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery life (380 CIPA)
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inches)
 low megapixels (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX10 IS Vlogging advice
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging advice
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 pretty wide (28mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detect focus
 sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than others in class (600g)
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 rather wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 does not have microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Canon SX40 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2011-09-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Screen tech - PureColor II VA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 5.20 m 7.00 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
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
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 600 gr (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $275 $330