Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST30

Let's examine more closely at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung ST30, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the ST30 (10MP) is very similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and ST30 (1/3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was released 8 months after the ST30 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST30 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS scores versus the ST30 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung ST30. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung ST30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS features outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Samsung ST30 has proportions of 82mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.2" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 87 grams (0.19 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung ST30 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SX40 HS vs the ST30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and ST30 is 64 and 98 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing specifications. The pic below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and ST30.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Canon SX40 HS will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.