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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-100 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 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
  • Released September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
Olympus SP-100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 594g - 122 x 91 x 133mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SP-100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and SP-100 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 3 years before the SP-100 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX40 HS scores versus the SP-100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Olympus SP-100

 SX40 HS SP-100 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-100 over the Canon SX40 HS

 SP-100 SX40 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-100

 SX40 HS SP-100 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-100 has dimensions of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS and the SP-100.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SP-100 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and SP-100.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-100 to produce extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-100 Portrait photography factors
41
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
comes with face detection autofocus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competitors (600g)
42
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than average in class (594g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography highlights
Olympus SP-100 Sports photography highlights
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
53
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-100 as a Travel photography camera
55
good battery (380 per charge)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (600g)
MP count low (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
53
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (594g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography details
Olympus SP-100 Landscape photography details
38
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good battery (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging information
Olympus SP-100 Vlogging information
57
fairly wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (600g)
29
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic port
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (594 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Olympus SP-100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Olympus SP-100
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSOlympus Stylus SP-100
General Information
Make Canon Olympus
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Olympus Stylus SP-100
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2014-01-29
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.9-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 920k dot
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Red Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Optional
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) 594 gr (1.31 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 122 x 91 x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2")
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 images 330 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $330 $400