Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX410 IS

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX40 HS versus Canon SX410 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX410 IS (20MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 4 years prior to the SX410 IS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon SX410 IS being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up against the SX410 IS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Canon PowerShot SX410 IS. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Canon SX410 IS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX410 IS has proportions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS against the SX410 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SX410 IS is 64 and 80 respectively.

Normally, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SX410 IS.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Canon SX410 IS to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.