Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H30

Here is a complete review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H30, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and EX-H30 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 9 months later than the EX-H30 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-H30 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS grades against the EX-H30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Casio Exilim EX-H30. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Casio EX-H30 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers outer dimensions 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-H30 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 201 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-H30 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the EX-H30.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-H30 is 64 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The visual below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and EX-H30.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Casio EX-H30 to give extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.