Canon SX40 HS vs Canon XC10

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon SX40 HS versus Canon XC10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Canon. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the XC10 (12MP) is very similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and XC10 (1") come with different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 4 years before the XC10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the XC10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Canon XC10. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Canon XC10 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Canon XC10 has proportions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") with a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the XC10.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and XC10 is 64 and 54 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and XC10.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS offers the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field tougher. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.