Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX1

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and NX1 (28MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and NX1 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 4 years earlier than the NX1 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the NX1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung NX1. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung NX1 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung NX1 has proportions of 139mm x 102mm x 66mm (5.5" x 4.0" x 2.6") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs).

See the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS versus the NX1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and NX1 is 64 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and NX1.

All in all, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS with its tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Samsung NX1 will give you greater detail having an extra 16 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.