Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST65
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36 Features
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST65 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
- 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 92 x 53 x 17mm
- Launched January 2011
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Following is a complete assessment of the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung ST65, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the ST65 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the ST65 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung ST65. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung ST65 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung ST65
| SX40 HS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | September 2011 |  | January 2011 | More modern by 8 months |
| Focus manually |  | Very precise focus | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung ST65 over the Canon SX40 HS
| ST65 | SX40 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung ST65
| SX40 HS | ST65 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST65 Physical Comparison
For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has got outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung ST65 has proportions of 92mm x 53mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the ST65.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and ST65 is 64 and 99 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST65 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The image here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and ST65.
All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Samsung ST65 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS should have an edge in sensor innovation.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST65 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung ST65 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Samsung |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung ST65 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2011-01-19 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.16 x 4.62mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | - |
| Min native ISO | 100 | - |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | () |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 0cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
| 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) | 1280 x 720 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | - |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 92 x 53 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 380 images | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $330 | $130 |
