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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 front
Portability
91 Imaging
40 Features
55 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 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
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
Casio EX-ZR800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 222g - 108 x 60 x 31mm
  • Introduced August 2013
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR800, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Casio. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and EX-ZR800 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 23 months before the EX-ZR800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX40 HS grades versus the EX-ZR800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-ZR800 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Casio EX-ZR800 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 EX-ZR800 SX40 HS 
IntroducedAugust 2013September 2011Fresher by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kClearer screen (+692k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR800

		

		

			
 SX40 HS EX-ZR800 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
Touch screen  Neither contains Touch screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. 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) whilst the Casio EX-ZR800 has proportions of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs).
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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the EX-ZR800.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX-ZR800 is 64 and 91 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The visual here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and EX-ZR800.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Casio EX-ZR800 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Portrait photography information
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 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detection focusing
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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 has manual focus
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography details
Casio EX-ZR800 Street photography details
49
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
61
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than others in class (222 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Sports photography information
42
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
51
 incredible zoom range (25-450mm  18.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 provides tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 continuous shooting slow (3.0 fps)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Travel photography information
54
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 has built in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 long reach (840mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
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 better than average battery (470 CIPA)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 really wide (25mm)
 very long reach (450mm)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Casio EX-ZR800 Landscape photography information
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
55
 has manual focus
 really wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 better than average battery (470 shots)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging factors
Casio EX-ZR800 Vlogging factors
57
 pretty wide (24mm)
 display is selfie friendly
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.7)
 missing external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
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 really wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (222g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 missing external microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Casio EX-ZR800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Casio EX-ZR800
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCasio Exilim EX-ZR800
General Information
Make Canon Casio
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR800
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2013-08-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - EXILIM Engine HS 3
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 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch operation    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD Super Clear TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt 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
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (30,20,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 512 x 384 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps), 224 x 64 (1000 fps),
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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) 222 gr (0.49 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 108 x 60 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 pictures 470 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $429