Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB350F

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB350F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WB350F (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 years earlier than the WB350F which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB350F being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SX40 HS scores against the WB350F for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung WB350F. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung WB350F Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS enjoys physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Samsung WB350F has sizing of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB350F in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the WB350F.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and WB350F is 64 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The pic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and WB350F.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Samsung WB350F to produce more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.