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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX60 HS front
Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
67
Overall
51

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Key Specs

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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 HS
Canon SX60 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 650g - 128 x 93 x 114mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX50 HS
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX60 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Canon. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX60 HS (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 4 years before the SX60 HS and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX40 HS scores versus the SX60 HS for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX60 HS

 SX40 HS SX60 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX60 HS over the Canon SX40 HS

 SX60 HS SX40 HS 
RevealedSeptember 2014September 2011More recent by 36 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX60 HS

 SX40 HS SX60 HS 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen
Selfie screen Both good for selfies
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Canon SX60 HS has measurements of 128mm x 93mm x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS and the SX60 HS.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SX60 HS is 64 and 61 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SX60 HS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX60 HS to offer greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Canon SX60 HS
41
you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
features face detect focusing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Canon SX60 HS as a Street photography camera
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
56
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (650g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Canon SX60 HS Sports photography info
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
incredible zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
Canon SX60 HS Travel photography advice
55
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
57
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (21mm)
very long reach (1365mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (650g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Canon SX60 HS
38
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse mode
52
focusing manually
really wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging information
Canon SX60 HS Vlogging information
57
pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
no microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
62
really wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (650g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX60 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX60 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCanon PowerShot SX60 HS
General Information
Brand Canon Canon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX60 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2014-09-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - DIGIC 6
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3072
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 922 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 6.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow synchro, off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 650 grams (1.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 128 x 93 x 114mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 4.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 39
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 19.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 127
Other
Battery life 380 pictures 340 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NB-10L
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $549