Canon SX40 HS vs Sony RX10 III

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony RX10 III, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and RX10 III (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 III (1") provide different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 5 years prior to the RX10 III which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SX40 HS matches up against the RX10 III in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sony RX10 III Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS features exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony RX10 III has sizing of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") having a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony RX10 III in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the RX10 III.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and RX10 III is 64 and 53 respectively.

Often, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and RX10 III.

As you have seen, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh tougher and the Sony RX10 III will result in more detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.