Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung EX2F

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung EX2F, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the EX2F (12MP) is fairly similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and EX2F (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was revealed 15 months prior to the EX2F making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung EX2F being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the EX2F in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung EX2F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung EX2F Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS provides 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) whilst the Samsung EX2F has specifications of 112mm x 62mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung EX2F in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the EX2F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and EX2F is 64 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and EX2F.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same resolution but not the same sensor sizing. The SX40 HS has the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.