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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Samsung NX500 front
Portability
87
Imaging
68
Features
80
Overall
72

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Updated by Canon SX50 HS
Samsung NX500
(Full Review)
  • 28MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Samsung NX Mount
  • 287g - 120 x 64 x 43mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Succeeded the Samsung NX300
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Canon and Samsung. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and NX500 (28MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and NX500 (APS-C) come with different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was revealed 4 years prior to the NX500 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung NX500 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up against the NX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung NX500

 SX40 HS NX500 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon SX40 HS

 NX500 SX40 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2011Newer by 41 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1036k230kCrisper screen (+806k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX500

 SX40 HS NX500 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung NX500 has sizing of 120mm x 64mm x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX500 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS vs the NX500.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and NX500 is 64 and 87 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The image underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and NX500.

All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS using its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Samsung NX500 will provide you with more detail because of its extra 16MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
features face detection focusing
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
80
focusing manually
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detect focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Street photography camera
Samsung NX500 as a Street photography camera
49
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
81
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
saves RAW files
supports touch to focus
very good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Samsung NX500
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
75
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000s)
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography information
Samsung NX500 Travel photography information
55
good battery life (380 CIPA)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
78
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography advice
Samsung NX500 Landscape photography advice
38
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good battery life (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
80
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Samsung NX mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is fantastic (28 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Vlogging camera
Samsung NX500 as a Vlogging camera
57
really wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
34
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (4096 x 2160 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
lack of microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX500
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSamsung NX500
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Samsung NX500
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-09-15 2015-02-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - DRIMe 5
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 28 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 6480 x 4320
Highest native ISO 3200 25600
Highest boosted ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 209
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Samsung NX
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Total lenses - 32
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1.5
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 1,036 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Smart flash, auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, fill w/redeye reduction, 1st-curtain, 2nd-curtain, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 4096 x 2160 (24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720, 640 x 480
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 4096x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 287g (0.63 lb)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 120 x 64 x 43mm (4.7" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 87
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1379
Other
Battery life 380 images 370 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L BP1130
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 - 30 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $330 $800