Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB850F

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX40 HS vs Samsung WB850F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Samsung. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WB850F (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 3 months prior to the WB850F and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB850F being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the SX40 HS grades vs the WB850F for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Samsung WB850F. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Samsung WB850F Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical dimensions 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 WB850F has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the WB850F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and WB850F is 64 and 91 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and WB850F.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Samsung WB850F to provide greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively.