Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Key Specs
(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- Superseded the Canon SX30 IS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
(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
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.
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe 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.
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung NX500. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung NX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung NX500
SX40 HS | NX500 | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung NX500 over the Canon SX40 HS
NX500 | SX40 HS | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | September 2011 | Newer by 41 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1036k | 230k | Crisper screen (+806k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung NX500
SX40 HS | NX500 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung NX500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung NX500 | |
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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 |