Canon SX40 HS vs Sony RX10 IV

In this article, we are analyzing the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony RX10 IV, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and RX10 IV (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and RX10 IV (1") use different sensor measurements.

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The SX40 HS was introduced 7 years earlier than the RX10 IV which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SX40 HS scores against the RX10 IV in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony RX10 IV Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony RX10 IV has proportions of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony RX10 IV in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the RX10 IV.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and RX10 IV is 64 and 52 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and RX10 IV.

All in all, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SX40 HS having a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 IV will render extra detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.