Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX300

Lets look a little more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony HX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and HX300 (20MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 17 months prior to the HX300 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SX40 HS scores against the HX300 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony HX300 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS offers external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX300 has measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony HX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS and the HX300.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and HX300 is 64 and 63 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and HX300.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony HX300 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.