Canon SX40 HS vs Sony S2100

Let's look closer at the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony S2100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Canon and Sony. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the S2100 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 21 months after the S2100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony S2100 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SX40 HS scores vs the S2100 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S2100. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sony S2100 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS has got physical dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony S2100 has proportions of 98mm x 61mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the S2100.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and S2100 is 64 and 93 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and S2100.

Plainly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photos although you will want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SX40 HS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.