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Canon SX150 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Portability
86 Imaging
37 Features
40 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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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  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS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
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 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
39
 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
42
 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)
54
 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
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 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
30
 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