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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H15 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-H15
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 161g - 101 x 60 x 28mm
  • Released January 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-H15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-H15 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 21 months after the EX-H15 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS grades versus the EX-H15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-H15

 SX40 HS EX-H15 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2010More modern by 21 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H15 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-H15 SX40 HS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-H15

 SX40 HS EX-H15 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-H15 has dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-H15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-H15.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and EX-H15 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and EX-H15.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Casio EX-H15 to deliver more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-H15 Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-H15 Street photography information
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Sports photography camera
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (380 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-H15
55
great battery life (380 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
64
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H15 as a Landscape photography camera
38
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
46
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-H15 Vlogging factors
57
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
28
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-H15
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-H15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-H15
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 161 grams (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 101 x 60 x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $330 $300