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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a extensive review of the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Samsung. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 11 months earlier than the Galaxy Camera 4G so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS grades versus the Galaxy Camera 4G with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX40 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Canon SX40 HS

 Galaxy Camera 4G SX40 HS 
AnnouncedAugust 2012September 2011More modern by 11 months
Display sizing4.8"2.7"Larger display (+2.1")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 SX40 HS Galaxy Camera 4G 

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external 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) while the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by going over a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography highlights
41
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
includes face detection focus
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sports photography info
43
incredible zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
45
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
55
good battery life (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
72
lighter than competitors (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (481mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
38
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 shots)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
47
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging advice
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
missing external mic port
heavier than average in class (600g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSamsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Canon Samsung
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2012-08-29
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs -
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in no built-in flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 305 gr (0.67 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 pictures -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $330 $550