Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung HZ30W

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung HZ30W, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the HZ30W (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

The SX40 HS was launched 21 months after the HZ30W which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung HZ30W being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX40 HS matches up against the HZ30W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung HZ30W. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung HZ30W Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical 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) whilst the Samsung HZ30W has specifications of 107mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung HZ30W in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the HZ30W.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and HZ30W is 64 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and HZ30W.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of photos though you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher SX40 HS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.