Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 11 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 3G so they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS grades against the Galaxy Camera 3G when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has outside measurements 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 Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G is 64 and 90 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.