Canon SX40 HS vs Sony TX55

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony TX55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and TX55 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 2 months later than the TX55 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony TX55 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the TX55 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX55. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Sony TX55 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS provides external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Sony TX55 has dimensions of 93mm x 54mm x 13mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.5") and a weight of 109 grams (0.24 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony TX55 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the TX55.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and TX55 is 64 and 97 respectively.

Normally, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over technical specs. The photograph below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and TX55.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony TX55 to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively.