Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550
64 Imaging
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50 Overall
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95 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Casio Exilim EX-Z550. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Casio EX-Z550 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-Z550
SX40 HS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 21 months | |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z550 over the Canon SX40 HS
EX-Z550 | SX40 HS |
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Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z550
SX40 HS | EX-Z550 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurements | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z550 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Casio Exilim EX-Z550 | |
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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 |