Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy NX

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung Galaxy NX, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and Galaxy NX (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and Galaxy NX (APS-C) feature different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 21 months before the Galaxy NX which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy NX being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS scores versus the Galaxy NX in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

If you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy NX has specifications of 137mm x 101mm x 26mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 1.0") along with a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs).

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

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS and the Galaxy NX.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and Galaxy NX is 64 and 82 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specifications. The picture underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and Galaxy NX.

Plainly, the 2 cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Samsung Galaxy NX will provide more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.