Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung DV150F

In this write-up, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung DV150F, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and DV150F (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 16 months before the DV150F which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung DV150F being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS matches up against the DV150F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung DV150F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung DV150F Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS provides exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung DV150F has proportions of 96mm x 55mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung DV150F in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the DV150F.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and DV150F is 64 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specs. The image here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and DV150F.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung DV150F to give more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.