Canon SX40 HS vs Zeiss ZX1

Below, we will be reviewing the Canon SX40 HS versus Zeiss ZX1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Canon and Zeiss. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and ZX1 (37MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and ZX1 (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was released 8 years earlier than the ZX1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Zeiss ZX1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX40 HS scores versus the ZX1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Zeiss ZX1. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Zeiss ZX1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has outer dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Zeiss ZX1 has sizing of 142mm x 93mm x 46mm (5.6" x 3.7" x 1.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS versus Zeiss ZX1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the ZX1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and ZX1 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The graphic here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and ZX1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SX40 HS because of its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh tougher and the Zeiss ZX1 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 25 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind in sensor technology.