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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR400 front
Portability
92 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 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
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Successor is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-ZR400
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 205g - 105 x 59 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR400, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR400 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 16 months earlier than the EX-ZR400 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR400 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the EX-ZR400 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-ZR400 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR400 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR400 SX40 HS 
LaunchedJanuary 2013September 2011More modern by 16 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution461k230kCrisper screen (+231k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR400

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-ZR400 
Manual focus  More exact focusing
Touch screen  Missing Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has physical 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) and the Casio EX-ZR400 has measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the EX-ZR400.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-ZR400 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and EX-ZR400.
To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR400 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind in sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 comes with face detect focusing
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
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 manual focus
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 no external flash support
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Street photography highlights
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 screen articulates fully
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 heavier than competition in class (600g)
62
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography factors
Casio EX-ZR400 Sports photography factors
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 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
57
 excellent zoom range (24-300mm  12.5 x zoom)
 fast shooting (30.0 frames/s)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (500 per charge)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography info
Casio EX-ZR400 Travel photography info
55
 good battery power (380 shots)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 rather wide (24mm)
 great zoom (840mm)
 no Time Lapse recording
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
 sensor resolution low (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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 better than average battery pack (500 shots)
 lighter than competition in class (205 grams)
 sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 really wide (24mm)
 very long reach (300mm)
 missing Time Lapse recording
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
Photography Glossary
Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography highlights
Casio EX-ZR400 Landscape photography highlights
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 has manual focus
 rather wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW support
 no Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 really wide (24mm)
 screen size is decent (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
 better than average battery pack (500 CIPA)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Casio EX-ZR400 Vlogging info
57
 rather wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 no mic jack
 heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
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 really wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (205g)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing mic socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR400 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR400
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR400
General Information
Brand Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR400
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2013-01-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Exilim Engine HS
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 461 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 15 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 30.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (15, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 224 x 64 (1000 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 205 gr (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 29mm (4.1" 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 images 500 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $330 $0