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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Released September 2011
  • Replaced the Canon SX30 IS
  • Later Model is Canon SX50 HS
Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Released January 2012
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and TX200V (18MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 4 months before the TX200V and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX200V being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS grades vs the TX200V for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Sony TX200V

 SX40 HS TX200V 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX40 HS

 TX200V SX40 HS 
Screen size3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Sony TX200V

 SX40 HS TX200V 
ReleasedSeptember 2011January 2012Similar generation

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Sony TX200V has dimensions of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS against the TX200V.

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and TX200V is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and TX200V.

As you can see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony TX200V to deliver greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography features
Sony TX200V Portrait photography features
41
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
offers face detection focus
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
36
MP count good (18MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography details
Sony TX200V Street photography details
49
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (600g)
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Sony TX200V as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Sony TX200V
55
better than average battery (380 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
71
environment proofing
features touch to focus
MP count good (18MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography info
Sony TX200V Landscape photography info
38
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
47
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Sony TX200V
57
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (600 grams)
35
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Sony TX200V
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSSony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
General Information
Brand Name Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-09-15 2012-01-30
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.5-4.8
Macro focusing range 0cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.3"
Display resolution 230k dot 1,230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 3.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 129g (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 380 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $330 $500