Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z33

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-Z33, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX40 HS was manufactured 2 years after the EX-Z33 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the EX-Z33 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z33. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z33 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-Z33 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-Z33.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-Z33 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and EX-Z33.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Canon SX40 HS to give greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.