Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung GX-10

Below is a complete overview of the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung GX-10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the GX-10 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and GX-10 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 5 years later than the GX-10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung GX-10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX40 HS matches up against the GX-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung GX-10. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung GX-10 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS provides outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung GX-10 has sizing of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the GX-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and GX-10 is 64 and 59 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and GX-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Canon SX40 HS will offer you more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor tech.