Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST100

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung ST100, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the ST100 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was launched 21 months later than the ST100 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX40 HS scores vs the ST100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung ST100. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung ST100 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS provides physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST100 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung ST100 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS and the ST100.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and ST100 is 64 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and ST100.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Samsung ST100 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.