Canon SX40 HS vs Sony RX100 VII

In this article, we are comparing the Canon SX40 HS and Sony RX100 VII, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and RX100 VII (20MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and RX100 VII (1") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was announced 8 years earlier than the RX100 VII and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX40 HS scores against the RX100 VII for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony RX100 VII Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony RX100 VII has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS and Sony RX100 VII in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the RX100 VII.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and RX100 VII is 64 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and RX100 VII.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony RX100 VII will provide you with more detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.