Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST80

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST80, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Canon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the ST80 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 21 months after the ST80 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung ST80 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SX40 HS matches up against the ST80 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung ST80. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung ST80 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has got outer 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 ST80 has proportions of 92mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 118 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung ST80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS versus the ST80.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and ST80 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions just by viewing specs. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and ST80.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Samsung ST80 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.