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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released March 2011
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 7 months after the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SX40 HS SZ-30MR 
ReleasedSeptember 2011March 2011More modern by 7 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Canon SX40 HS

 SZ-30MR SX40 HS 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR

 SX40 HS SZ-30MR 
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS features physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS and the SZ-30MR.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SZ-30MR is 64 and 89 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SZ-30MR.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography advice
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
offers face detect focusing
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography advice
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
43
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
55
good battery life (380 shots)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
65
lighter than average (226 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography features
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery pack (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
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pretty wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (600g)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-15 2011-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
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 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 secs -
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 pictures 220 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $330 $279