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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Portability
86
Imaging
38
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Key Specs

Canon SX150 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Announced May 2012
  • Replaced the Canon SX130 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX160 IS
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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Overview

Following is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are designed by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX150 IS was launched 9 months after the SX40 HS so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX150 IS scores vs the SX40 HS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Canon SX40 HS

 SX150 IS SX40 HS 
LaunchedMay 2012September 2011More modern by 9 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX150 IS

 SX40 HS SX150 IS 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX40 HS

 SX150 IS SX40 HS 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX150 IS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while 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 the Canon SX150 IS versus Canon SX40 HS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX150 IS versus the SX40 HS.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and SX40 HS is 86 and 64 respectively.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX150 IS and SX40 HS.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Canon SX150 IS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The younger SX150 IS is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
good MP (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focus
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Street photography advice
Canon SX40 HS Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
49
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Sports photography camera
Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
offers tracking focus
low fps (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 per charge)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX150 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
64
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (130 per charge)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
55
great battery power (380 CIPA)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
relatively wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX150 IS
Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
46
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (130 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
38
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX150 IS as a Vlogging camera
Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (306 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have mic support
heavier than competitors (600g)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX150 IS and Canon SX40 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX150 ISCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX150 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-05-14 2011-09-15
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - PureColor II VA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 secs 1/3200 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 7.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 306g (0.67 lbs) 600g (1.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 130 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $249 $330