Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX420 IS

Here is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX420 IS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are manufactured by Canon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX420 IS (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 5 years before the SX420 IS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up against the SX420 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Canon PowerShot SX420 IS. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Canon SX420 IS Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon SX420 IS has measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") along with a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX420 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS against the SX420 IS.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SX420 IS is 64 and 80 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by checking out specs. The photograph underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and SX420 IS.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX420 IS to show greater detail because of its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.