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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS

Portability
64 Imaging
37 Features
42 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX30 IS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Key Specs

Canon SX30 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 601g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2010
  • Succeeded the Canon SX20 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX40 HS
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
  • Released September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Overview

Below is a thorough overview of the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX30 IS (14MP) and the SX40 HS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX30 IS was manufactured 12 months earlier than the SX40 HS so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SX30 IS scores versus the SX40 HS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX30 IS over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX30 IS

		

		

			
 SX40 HS SX30 IS 
ReleasedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 12 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 SX30 IS SX40 HS 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen  Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen  Neither has Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX30 IS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 601 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX40 HS has sizing of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX30 IS versus the SX40 HS.
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX30 IS and SX40 HS is 64 and 64 respectively.
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX30 IS and SX40 HS.
As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Canon SX30 IS to render more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SX30 IS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
	
			Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (14MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
 has face detect focusing
 low resolution (12MP)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX30 IS
Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
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 screen articulates
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 more heavy than competitors (601g)
49
 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 heavier than average (600 grams)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX30 IS as a Sports photography camera
 Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
43
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14 megapixels)
 max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect AF
42
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Travel photography advice
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
58
 resolution is good (14MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competitors (601g)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
54
 better than average battery pack (380 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 does not have Time Lapse mode
 heavier than average (600g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Landscape photography advice
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography advice
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (14MP)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7 inches)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Timelapse function
38
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery pack (380 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX30 IS Vlogging features
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging features
50
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors (601g)
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 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 does not have mic port
 heavier than average (600 grams)
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Canon SX30 IS vs Canon SX40 HS Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX30 IS and Canon SX40 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX30 ISCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
General Information
Make Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-14 2011-09-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.7-5.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch function    
Display technology - PureColor II VA TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/3200 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 6.80 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack    
Headphone jack    
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
Environment seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 601 gr (1.32 pounds) 600 gr (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 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 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-7L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $400 $330