Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-1

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SH-1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 3 years before the SH-1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX40 HS scores against the SH-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Olympus SH-1 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS against the SH-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SH-1 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SH-1.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-1 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.