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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
Portability
63
Imaging
47
Features
67
Overall
55

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Released September 2018
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Overview

Here is a in-depth analysis of the Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are created by Canon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SX70 HS (20MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 8 years prior to the SX70 HS and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores versus the SX70 HS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Canon SX70 HS

 SX40 HS SX70 HS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Canon SX40 HS

 SX70 HS SX40 HS 
ReleasedSeptember 2018September 2011Fresher by 85 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX70 HS

 SX40 HS SX70 HS 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got external measurements 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 SX70 HS has sizing of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the SX70 HS.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SX70 HS is 64 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SX70 HS.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to give more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Canon SX70 HS Portrait photography advice
41
focusing manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
has face detect focus
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
54
manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography factors
Canon SX70 HS Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Canon SX70 HS
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
56
great zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Canon SX70 HS
55
good battery (380 per charge)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low MP (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
64
supports bluetooth
good MP (20MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (21mm)
long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography features
38
focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 CIPA)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
58
manual focus
relatively wide (21mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging features
Canon SX70 HS Vlogging features
57
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
64
relatively wide (21mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic socket
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition in class (608 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Canon SX70 HS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Canon SX70 HS
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCanon PowerShot SX70 HS
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Canon
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-15 2018-09-20
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Digic 8
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
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 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 21-1365mm (65.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 0cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 5.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, on, slow sync, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 608g (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6")
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 photographs 325 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Built-in
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots One One
Retail cost $330 $550