Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX350
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64 Imaging
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62 Imaging
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX350 Key Specs
Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed September 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released December 2016
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On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and HX350 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
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Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS matches up against the HX350 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Sony HX350
| SX40 HS | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Canon SX40 HS
| HX350 | SX40 HS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | December 2016 |  | September 2011 | Newer by 64 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Sony HX350
| SX40 HS | HX350 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Touch display |  | Lack of Touch display |
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).
Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the HX350.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and HX350 is 64 and 62 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The pic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and HX350.
As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX350 to offer extra detail with its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Sony HX350 Portrait photography advice
focusing manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focusing
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sony HX350 Street photography highlights
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average (600g)
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Canon SX40 HS Sports photography factors
Sony HX350 Sports photography factors
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Sony HX350 Travel photography features
better than average battery life (380 shots)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (840mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (600g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (652g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Sony HX350 Landscape photography highlights
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery life (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
missing external mic support
heavier than average (600 grams)
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (652g)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX350 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Canon | Sony |
| Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2011-09-15 | 2016-12-20 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ X |
| 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 | 12MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 5184 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-6.3 |
| Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 922k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Display tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 202k dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.00 m | 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000s | - |
| 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 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 652g (1.44 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 photos | 300 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NB-10L | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $330 | - |