Canon SX40 HS vs Sony WX300

Below is a thorough analysis of the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Sony. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and WX300 (18MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was brought out 17 months before the WX300 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX40 HS grades vs the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

If you are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS features outside measurements 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 WX300 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Sony WX300 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the WX300.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and WX300 is 64 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and WX300.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony WX300 to provide more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.