Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX200

The following is a complete overview of the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung NX200, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Canon and Samsung. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and NX200 (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and NX200 (APS-C) boast different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was launched 5 months prior to the NX200 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX200 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS grades versus the NX200 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung NX200. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung NX200 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung NX200 has proportions of 117mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.6" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 223 grams (0.49 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung NX200 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the NX200.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and NX200 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and NX200.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS because of its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Samsung NX200 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively.