Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Key Specs
(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
- Announced September 2011
- Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Successor is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 0 - 0
- 1280 x 720 video
- ()mm (F) lens
- n/ag - 100 x 59 x 22mm
- Launched December 2010

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Overview
Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Samsung. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SX40 HS was announced 9 months later than the WB700 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB700 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS scores versus the WB700 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Samsung WB700. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Samsung WB700 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung WB700
SX40 HS | WB700 | |||
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Launched | September 2011 | ![]() | December 2010 | More recent by 9 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Samsung WB700 over the Canon SX40 HS
WB700 | SX40 HS | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB700
SX40 HS | WB700 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither contains Touch screen |
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got 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) while the Samsung WB700 has dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).
Examine the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the WB700.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and WB700 is 64 and 98 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The visual underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and WB700.
Plainly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Samsung WB700 to render greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB700 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung WB700 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Samsung |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Samsung WB700 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-09-15 | 2010-12-28 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | - |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | () |
Maximal aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | - |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 614 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Display tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 600 gr (1.32 lbs) | - |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 100 x 59 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | - |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $330 | $300 |