Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-S7

In this article, we are reviewing the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-S7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-S7 (12MP) is very close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 20 months later than the EX-S7 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-S7 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS grades versus the EX-S7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-S7. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-S7 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has got external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-S7 has proportions of 97mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-S7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS and the EX-S7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-S7 is 64 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and EX-S7.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent SX40 HS should have an advantage in sensor innovation.