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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
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Features
25
Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 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
  • Released September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-Z800
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-108mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 124g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Announced August 2010
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z800, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Casio. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX-Z800 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 14 months later than the EX-Z800 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-Z800 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SX40 HS grades versus the EX-Z800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-Z800

 SX40 HS EX-Z800 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2010More recent by 14 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z800 over the Canon SX40 HS

 EX-Z800 SX40 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z800

 SX40 HS EX-Z800 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got external dimensions 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-Z800 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS and the EX-Z800.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-Z800 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and EX-Z800.

As you can see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-Z800 to render extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-Z800 Portrait photography information
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has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
provides face detection focus
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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manual focus
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Casio EX-Z800 as a Street photography camera
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screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Sports photography info
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long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-Z800 Travel photography info
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good battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z800
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-Z800
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rather wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
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rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-Z800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-Z800
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-Z800
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-Z800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-15 2010-08-03
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias 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
Minimum native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 27-108mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, flash off, flash on, red eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (20 fps), 640 x 480 (30 f ps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 124 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L NP-120
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, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
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