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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ

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
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Announced September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Superseded the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Successor is Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Let's look more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Olympus. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SP-610UZ (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 9 months after the SP-610UZ so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS grades versus the SP-610UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX40 HS SP-610UZ 
LaunchedSeptember 2011January 2011More modern by 9 months
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Canon SX40 HS

 SP-610UZ SX40 HS 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ

 SX40 HS SP-610UZ 
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys 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) and the Olympus SP-610UZ has sizing of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SP-610UZ in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the SP-610UZ.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SP-610UZ is 64 and 79 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and SP-610UZ.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-610UZ to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
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focusing manually
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000s)
provides face detect autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography details
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fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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long zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-610UZ as a Travel photography camera
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better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-610UZ Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
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pretty wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than competitors (600g)
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fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus SP-610UZ
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2011-01-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
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 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 images 340 images
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
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