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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88 Imaging
40 Features
51 Overall
44

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Launched March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • Renewed by Olympus SH-3
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Olympus. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 4 years earlier than the SH-2 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-2 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS scores versus the SH-2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus SH-2

					

					

						
 SX40 HS SH-2 
Manual focus  Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Take selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Canon SX40 HS

					

					

						
 SH-2 SX40 HS 
LaunchedMarch 2015September 2011More modern by 42 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SH-2

					

					

						
 SX40 HS SH-2 
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

					

					

						
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS provides outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Olympus SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SH-2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS versus the SH-2.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and SH-2 is 64 and 88 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Quite often, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and SH-2.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SH-2 to result in extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

						Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
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 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 provides face detection focusing
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
44
 good  resolution (16MP)
 includes face detection focusing
 saves RAW files
 no manual focus
 can't use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography information
Olympus SH-2 Street photography information
49
 screen articulates fully
 image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
70
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 saves RAW files
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography features
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
42
 incredible zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
51
 long zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking autofocus
 better than average battery (380 per charge)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography features
54
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (24mm)
 great zoom (840mm)
 does not have Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
74
 better than average battery (380 CIPA)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 supports focus by touch
 good  resolution (16MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography information
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography information
38
 focusing manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery power (380 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW format
 does not have Timelapse mode
54
 relatively wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 saves RAW files
 better than average battery (380 shots)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Olympus SH-2
57
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 provides face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
 does not have external microphone port
 more heavy than competitors in class (600g)
34
 relatively wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detection focusing
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competitors in class (271 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 no external microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SH-2
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Company Canon Olympus
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-15 2015-03-11
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
AF single    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect AF    
Contract detect AF    
Phase detect AF    
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 11.5 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
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 600 gr (1.32 lb) 271 gr (0.60 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $330 $399