Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z400

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z400, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Casio. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z400 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 2 years after the EX-Z400 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z400 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SX40 HS scores vs the EX-Z400 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-Z400. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-Z400 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS features physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z400 has sizing of 95mm x 60mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z400 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the EX-Z400.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-Z400 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The pic below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and EX-Z400.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you may want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The newer SX40 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.