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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-S200 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-S200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 132g - 100 x 55 x 18mm
  • Launched August 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-S200, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-S200 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 14 months later than the EX-S200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S200 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SX40 HS grades versus the EX-S200 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-S200

 SX40 HS EX-S200 
LaunchedSeptember 2011August 2010More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S200 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-S200 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-S200

 SX40 HS EX-S200 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS provides physical measurements 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-S200 has dimensions of 100mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-S200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the EX-S200.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-S200 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and EX-S200.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-S200 to offer greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography details
Casio EX-S200 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
manual focus
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Street photography camera
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (600 grams)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Casio EX-S200 as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Casio EX-S200
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good battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (600g)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography factors
Casio EX-S200 Landscape photography factors
38
has manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Casio EX-S200 Vlogging details
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
no microphone socket
more heavy than others (600g)
29
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-S200
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-S200
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-S200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2011-09-15 2010-08-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
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 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech 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 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
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 600g (1.32 lbs) 132g (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 100 x 55 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-120
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $330 $0