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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-FC150 front
Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 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
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-FC150
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-185mm (F3.6-4.5) lens
  • 173g - 99 x 58 x 28mm
  • Released November 2009
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-FC150, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-FC150 (10MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 23 months later than the EX-FC150 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-FC150 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up against the EX-FC150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-FC150

 SX40 HS EX-FC150 
ReleasedSeptember 2011November 2009More recent by 23 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-FC150 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-FC150 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FC150

 SX40 HS EX-FC150 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-FC150 has sizing of 99mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 173 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS vs the EX-FC150.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-FC150 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and EX-FC150.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Canon SX40 HS to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS should have an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography features
Casio EX-FC150 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-FC150 Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (600g)
55
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-FC150 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
30
high fps (40.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography factors
Casio EX-FC150 Travel photography factors
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great battery life (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-FC150
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focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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manual focus
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-FC150 Vlogging info
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decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
missing mic jack
heavier than competition (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FC150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FC150
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-FC150
General Information
Company Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-FC150
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-15 2009-11-16
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 37-185mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.6-4.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 40.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 2.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 × 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 448 x 336 (30, 240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps), 448 x 336 (240 fps), 224 x 168 (420 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 173g (0.38 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 58 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-40
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $350