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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560

Portability
64 Imaging
35 Features
50 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Sony Alpha DSLR-A560 front
Portability
64 Imaging
53 Features
78 Overall
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 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
  • Launched September 2011
  • Succeeded the Canon SX30 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX50 HS
Sony A560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 599g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
  • Announced August 2010
  • Succeeded the Sony A500
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A560, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Canon and Sony. The image resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and A560 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 13 months after the A560 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SX40 HS scores versus the A560 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Sony A560

          

          

            
 SX40 HS A560 
AnnouncedSeptember 2011August 2010Newer by 13 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony A560 over the Canon SX40 HS

          

          

            
 A560 SX40 HS 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A560

          

          

            
 SX40 HS A560 
Manually focus  More precise focus
Touch friendly screen  Neither contains Touch friendly screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior 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 Sony A560 has proportions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") having a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).
Check the Canon SX40 HS and Sony A560 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS and the A560.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 size comparison
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and A560 is 64 and 64 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Often, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and A560.
Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS using its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh trickier and the Sony A560 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

            Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography features
Sony A560 Portrait photography features
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 focusing manually
 great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
 features face detect focus
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
71
 manual focus
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 has face detection focus
 exports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Canon SX40 HS
Street photography with Sony A560
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 screen articulates
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 heavier than others (600 grams)
75
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Sports photography information
Sony A560 Sports photography information
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 long zoom range (24-840mm  35.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (380 shots)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (14 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 good battery power (1,050 shots)
 has phase detect auto focus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Travel photography camera
 Sony A560 as a Travel photography camera
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 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 flash built-in
 screen is selfie friendly
 relatively wide (24mm)
 very long reach (840mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
 heavier than others (600g)
 low megapixels (12 megapixels)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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 good battery power (1,050 CIPA)
 good MP (14MP)
 has built in flash
 does not have Time Lapse function
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony A560 as a Landscape photography camera
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 focusing manually
 relatively wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 better than average battery life (380 per charge)
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7")
 low megapixels (12MP)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW format
 doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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 manual focus
 switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (14MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 exports RAW files
 good battery power (1,050 shots)
 2 card slots
 does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Vlogging information
Sony A560 Vlogging information
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 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
 doesn't have mic jack
 heavier than others (600g)
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 has face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 has external mic support
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony A560 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Sony A560
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSony Alpha DSLR-A560
General Information
Company Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Sony Alpha DSLR-A560
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2011-09-15 2010-08-24
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2 and  16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4592 x 3056
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Highest boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Number of focus points 9 15
Cross focus points - 3
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Sony/Minolta Alpha
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 -
Macro focus range 0cm -
Amount of lenses - 143
Crop factor 5.8 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage - 95%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 7.00 m 12.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds 1/160 seconds
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 29.97 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 640 x 424 (29.97 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
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 grams (1.32 pounds) 599 grams (1.32 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 70
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.5
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.3
DXO Low light score not tested 817
Other
Battery life 380 images 1050 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L NP-FM500H
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $330 $650