Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony TX200V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Sony TX200V
SX40 HS | TX200V | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focus | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Canon SX40 HS
TX200V | SX40 HS | |||
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Screen size | 3.3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.6") | |
Screen resolution | 1230k | 230k | Crisper screen (+1000k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Sony TX200V
SX40 HS | TX200V | |||
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Released | September 2011 | January 2012 | Similar 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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX200V Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V | |
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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 |