Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC100

In this write-up, we are matching up the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FC100, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and EX-FC100 (9MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 2 years after the EX-FC100 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC100 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX40 HS scores against the EX-FC100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FC100. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FC100 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC100 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FC100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-FC100.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-FC100 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and EX-FC100.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX40 HS to give extra detail as a result of its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.