Canon SX40 HS vs Sony HX99

Following is a thorough comparison of the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and HX99 (18MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The SX40 HS was released 8 years before the HX99 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX40 HS scores versus the HX99 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers outside measurements 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 HX99 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the HX99.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and HX99 is 64 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and HX99.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS due to its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will give you more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.