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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z550 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-Z550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 143g - 99 x 53 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Overview

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z550 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 21 months later than the EX-Z550 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z550 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the EX-Z550 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-Z550

 SX40 HS EX-Z550 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2010More recent by 21 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-Z550 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z550

 SX40 HS EX-Z550 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior dimensions 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-Z550 has specifications of 99mm x 53mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8") and a weight of 143 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-Z550.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and EX-Z550 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and EX-Z550.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Casio EX-Z550 to give you greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
offers face detection focus
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
Casio EX-Z550 Street photography information
49
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z550
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 shots)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
Casio EX-Z550 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
MP count decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z550
38
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
42
manual focus
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging highlights
Casio EX-Z550 Vlogging highlights
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing external microphone support
more heavy than competition (600g)
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z550
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z550
General Information
Brand Name Canon Casio
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z550
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-09-15 2010-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing 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
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 26-104mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 143g (0.32 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 99 x 53 x 20mm (3.9" x 2.1" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $149