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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR15 front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
43 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 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
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-ZR15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 102 x 59 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Casio. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR15 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 months prior to the EX-ZR15 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the EX-ZR15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-ZR15 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR15 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR15 SX40 HS 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kClearer display (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR15

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-ZR15 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2012Same generation
Manually focus  Dial exact focus
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has got outer 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) while the Casio EX-ZR15 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs).
Check out the Canon SX40 HS versus Casio EX-ZR15 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the EX-ZR15.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-ZR15 is 64 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and EX-ZR15.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Casio EX-ZR15 to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Casio EX-ZR15
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 you can focus manually
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detect focus
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 you can focus manually
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 features face detection autofocus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
 Casio EX-ZR15 as a Street photography camera
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competitors (600g)
57
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR15 Sports photography highlights
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 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 features tracking autofocus
 good battery pack (325 CIPA)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Casio EX-ZR15 Travel photography features
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 good battery power (380 per charge)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long zoom (840mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competitors (600g)
 low resolution (12MP)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 good battery pack (325 shots)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
Casio EX-ZR15 Landscape photography info
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 you can focus manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 small screen (2.7")
 low resolution (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 missing Time Lapse recording
49
 you can focus manually
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 screen is a decent size (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 good battery pack (325 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 manual exposure not available
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Casio EX-ZR15
57
 relatively wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 missing mic jack
 heavier than competitors (600g)
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 features face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR15 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR15
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR15
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-09-15 2012-01-09
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Exilim Engine 5.0
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per second 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 5.20 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 176g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 102 x 59 x 27mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 325 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-110
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $330 $249