Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300

Below, we are contrasting the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Casio. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR300 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 8 months before the EX-ZR300 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR300 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS scores versus the EX-ZR300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Casio Exilim EX-ZR300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Casio EX-ZR300 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Casio EX-ZR300 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR300 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS versus the EX-ZR300.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and EX-ZR300 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and EX-ZR300.

As you have seen, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Casio EX-ZR300 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.