Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX5

The following is a detailed assessment of the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony HX5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is relatively close but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was brought out 16 months after the HX5 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the HX5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS vs the HX5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and HX5 is 64 and 92 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and HX5.

As you have seen, both of the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh easier and the Canon SX40 HS will result in extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The fresher SX40 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.