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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750

Portability
64 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
50 Overall
41

Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Revealed September 2011
  • Old Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched September 2011
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Overview

The following is a in depth overview of the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the WB750 (13MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced about the same time to the WB750 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the WB750 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Samsung WB750

		

		

			
 SX40 HS WB750 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Take selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Canon SX40 HS

		

		

			
 WB750 SX40 HS 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB750

		

		

			
 SX40 HS WB750 
LaunchedSeptember 2011September 2011Similar age
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither provides Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS provides outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Samsung WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the WB750.
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 size comparison
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and WB750 is 64 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and WB750.
All in all, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Samsung WB750 to resolve more detail with its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively.
	
			Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography factors
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 you can focus manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 includes face detect autofocus
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
41
 you can focus manually
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Samsung WB750 Street photography features
49
 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
61
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competitors (193g)
 no moving screen
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography information
Samsung WB750 Sports photography information
43
 amazing zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
51
 long zoom range (24-432mm  18.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
55
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 has built in flash
 selfie friendly screen
 quite wide (24mm)
 great reach (840mm)
 lack of Timelapse function
 more heavy than competition (600 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
69
 lighter than competitors (193g)
 sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
 built-in flash
 really wide (24mm)
 great zoom (432mm)
 missing Timelapse function
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography details
Samsung WB750 Landscape photography details
38
 you can focus manually
 quite wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
 can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 screen is small (2.7")
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 lack of Timelapse function
48
 you can focus manually
 really wide (24mm)
 screen is a decent size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
 cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Samsung WB750 Vlogging details
57
 quite wide (24mm)
 selfie friendly screen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
 lack of microphone socket
 more heavy than competition (600g)
34
 really wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection autofocus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (193 grams)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 does not posses selfie friendly screen
 missing external microphone support
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Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Samsung WB750
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSamsung WB750
General Information
Brand Canon Samsung
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-09-15 2011-09-01
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4096 x 3072
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 0cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 600 gr (1.32 pounds) 193 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $330 $339