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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Samsung WB2200F front
Portability
59 Imaging
40 Features
48 Overall
43

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Samsung WB2200F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 708g - 119 x 122 x 99mm
  • Released January 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung WB2200F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WB2200F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB2200F and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the WB2200F with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 SX40 HS WB2200F 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB2200F over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 WB2200F SX40 HS 
ReleasedJanuary 2014September 2011More recent by 28 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB2200F

		

		

			
 SX40 HS WB2200F 
Manually focus  Very exact focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither offers Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical 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 WB2200F has specifications of 119mm x 122mm x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9") having a weight of 708 grams (1.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung WB2200F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS versus the WB2200F.
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and WB2200F is 64 and 59 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out specs. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and WB2200F.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Samsung WB2200F to provide greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography details
Samsung WB2200F Portrait photography details
41
 has manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
44
 you can focus manually
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features face detect focus
 cannot use external flash
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Samsung WB2200F
49
 screen can move to multiple angles
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Sports Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Sports photography camera
43
 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (380 CIPA)
 megapixel count low (12MP)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
53
 incredible zoom range (20-1200mm  60.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 features tracking focus
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Samsung WB2200F
55
 good battery power (380 per charge)
 flash built-in
 selfie friendly screen
 decently wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
51
 MP count good (16MP)
 flash built-in
 fairly wide (20mm)
 very long zoom (1200mm)
 lack of Timelapse recording
 more heavy than others in class (708g)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Samsung WB2200F as a Landscape photography camera
38
 has manual focus
 decently wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 good battery power (380 shots)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7 inch)
 megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
 sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 lack of Timelapse mode
46
 you can focus manually
 fairly wide (20mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count good (16 megapixels)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 small sensor (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging features
Samsung WB2200F Vlogging features
57
 decently wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 lack of external microphone jack
 more heavy than competition (600g)
25
 fairly wide (20mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 lack of microphone support
 more heavy than others in class (708g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB2200F Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB2200F
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSamsung WB2200F
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Samsung WB2200F
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-09-15 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
Multi area AF    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 0cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200 thousand dots
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 1/8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (ISO Auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash Off, Red-eye fix
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
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) 1920x1080(30fps), 1280x720(30fps), 640x480(30fps), QVGA(30fps, 30s, Streaming) * High Speed : 360fps(176x128), 240fps(384x288)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 708g (1.56 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 119 x 122 x 99mm (4.7" x 4.8" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NB-10L BP-1410
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) -
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SCXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $330 $599