Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-FH100

Here, we will be matching up the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-FH100, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-FH100 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 16 months later than the EX-FH100 which makes 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-FH100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX40 HS scores versus the EX-FH100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-FH100. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-FH100 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-FH100 has dimensions of 104mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-FH100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-FH100 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-FH100.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX40 HS to give you greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.