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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-H20G front
Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-H20G
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.2-5.7) lens
  • 216g - 103 x 68 x 29mm
  • Introduced September 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Overview

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-H20G, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-H20G (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 12 months later than the EX-H20G so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H20G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SX40 HS scores vs the EX-H20G with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-H20G

 SX40 HS EX-H20G 
IntroducedSeptember 2011September 2010More recent by 12 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-H20G over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-H20G SX40 HS 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-H20G

 SX40 HS EX-H20G 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-H20G has dimensions of 103mm x 68mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the EX-H20G.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and EX-H20G is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and EX-H20G.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Casio EX-H20G to produce extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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focusing manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Casio EX-H20G Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (600g)
53
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (216 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography advice
Casio EX-H20G Sports photography advice
42
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography highlights
Casio EX-H20G Travel photography highlights
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good battery power (380 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (216g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Casio EX-H20G as a Landscape photography camera
38
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery power (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-H20G Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have mic support
heavier than competitors in class (600 grams)
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relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic port
heavier than competition in class (216g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H20G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-H20G
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-H20G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-H20G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-09-15 2010-09-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum 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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 103 x 68 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L NP-90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $330 $300