Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Its time to examine more closely at the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Canon. The image resolution of the SX200 IS (12MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the SX40 HS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SX200 IS matches up versus the SX40 HS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX200 IS Gallery and Canon SX40 HS Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS provides outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Canon SX40 HS has measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Canon SX40 HS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the SX40 HS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX200 IS and SX40 HS is 90 and 64 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and SX40 HS.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SX200 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.