Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

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.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.