Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS
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![Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS/Canon-SX40-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs
(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
- Released September 2011
- Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
- Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Announced July 2014
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
Following is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are offered by Canon. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX400 IS (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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The SX40 HS was launched 3 years prior to the SX400 IS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the SX400 IS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX400 IS
SX40 HS | SX400 IS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon SX40 HS
SX400 IS | SX40 HS | |||
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Announced | July 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | More modern by 34 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX400 IS
SX40 HS | SX400 IS | |||
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Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Missing Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Canon SX400 IS has specifications of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the SX400 IS.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SX400 IS is 64 and 81 respectively.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SX400 IS.
As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon SX400 IS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Canon-PowerShot-SX400-IS-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Canon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-09-15 | 2014-07-29 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 4+ |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Max aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | 313 gr (0.69 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photos | 190 photos |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-10L | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $330 | $229 |