Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S200

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S200. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S200 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.