Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Here, we will be comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 17 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the Galaxy Camera when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Galaxy Camera is 64 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung Galaxy Camera to result in more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.