Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST700

Let's look more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung ST700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Samsung. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and ST700 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 9 months later than the ST700 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST700 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the ST700 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung ST700. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung ST700 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung ST700 has measurements of 99mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung ST700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the ST700.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and ST700 is 64 and 99 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and ST700.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Samsung ST700 to provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more recent SX40 HS will have an edge in sensor innovation.