Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX5

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon SX40 HS and Sony TX5, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the TX5 (10MP) is relatively similar but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and TX5 (1/2.4") enjoy different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 20 months later than the TX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SX40 HS matches up against the TX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX5. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony TX5 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has got external 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) and the Sony TX5 has measurements of 94mm x 57mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS vs the TX5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and TX5 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and TX5.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SX40 HS using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Canon SX40 HS will offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger SX40 HS should have a benefit in sensor technology.