Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung SL820

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung SL820, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 2 years after the SL820 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung SL820 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung SL820. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung SL820 Gallery.

If you are looking to travel with your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung SL820 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the SL820.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and SL820 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and SL820.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger SX40 HS provides an edge in sensor innovation.