Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL350

In this article, we will be contrasting the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL350, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 20 months later than the TL350 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung TL350 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX40 HS scores vs the TL350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung TL350. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung TL350 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outside measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung TL350 has measurements of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung TL350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the TL350.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and TL350 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and TL350.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Canon SX40 HS to produce more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern SX40 HS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.