Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-100

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-100 (12MP) is relatively similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and EX-100 (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was revealed 3 years before the EX-100 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-100 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX40 HS scores vs the EX-100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Casio Exilim EX-100. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Casio EX-100 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-100 has specifications of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") and a weight of 389 grams (0.86 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-100 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS against the EX-100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-100 is 64 and 83 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-100.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The SX40 HS uses the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.