Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX30 IS and Canon PowerShot SX40 HS [S]ave

Attribute
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS ×
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS ×
General
ModelCanon PowerShot SX40 HSCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
BrandCanonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.usa.canon.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberSX40 HSSX30 IS
Camera formatEVFEVF
Release year (year)20112010
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)123123
Width (mm)108108
Height (mm)9292
Weight (g)606615
Waterproof--
PredecessorCanon SX30 ISCanon SX20 IS
SuccessorCanon SX50SCanon SX40 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCCD
Effective megapixels (MP)12.114.1
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.541.43
Aspect ratio4:34:3, 16:9
Color filter typeRGBGRGBG
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1200 x 1200(1.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1600 x 1064(1.7 mp 3:2)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
  • 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
  • 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
  • 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
  • 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
  • 4000 x 2664(10.7 mp 3:2)
  • 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3072 x 2304(7.1 mp 4:3)
  • 3744 x 2104(7.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
  • jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)10.31.3
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Image: H.264, Audio: Stereo PCM)MOV (Image: H.264, Audio: PCM)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensCanon Zoom Lens; 13 elements in 10 groups, Ultra Sonic Motor (USM)Canon Zoom Lens; 13 elements in 10 groups, Ultra Sonic Motor (USM)
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)24.00 - 840.0024.00 - 840.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3535
Aperture range (f)0.12 - 0.370.12 - 0.37
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)55
Macro focus range (cm)0 - 500 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detect AF with Face Detection;Contrast Detect AF with Face Detection;
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus++
Viewfinder
ViewfinderEVF / LCDEVF / LCD
Viewfinder typeEVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1EVF type; 202K-dot LCD with diopter adjustment of -4 to +1
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder++
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)2.72.7
Rear display resolution (dots)230,000230,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen++
Max playback zoom (x)1010
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 (up to ISO 6400 in Low Light mode at 2-megapixels)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom. multi-area wb correction available in smart auto
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
  • auto*
  • cloudy
  • custom. *facial color is evaluated in face aiaf
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/3200 - 151/3200 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesEvaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (centre or linked to Face Detection AF or FlexiZone AF frame)Evaluative, Center-weighted average, Spot (center); Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority++
Shutter priority++
Full manual exposure++
Creative exposure modesCustom1, Custom2, Sports, SCN (Movie Digest, Portrait, Landscape, Smart Shutter(Smile, Wink Self-Timer, FaceSelf-Timer)Smart AUTO, Portrait, Landscape, Sports, SCN*1, Movie*2 *1Smart Shutter*3, Low Light, Super Vivid, Poster Effect, Color Accent
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
  • auto
  • auto red-eye correction
  • fe lock
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • red-eye reduction
  • slow synchro
  • smart flash
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: 1.6 - 23 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.8 ft. (T), (50 cm - 7.0 m (W), 1.4 - 3.0 m (T))Auto ISO: 1.6 - 19 ft. (W), 4.6 - 9.2 ft. (T), (50 cm - 5.8 m (W), 1.4 - 2.8 m (T))
Max flash sync (s)1/2000-
Flash exposure compensation+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External flash connectionHot-Shoe (E-TTL)Hot-Shoe
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant++
Dpof compliant++
Connections (extended)
  • mini hdmi
  • hdmi mini out
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)2.562.87
Camera penalizes early shutter press--
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)10.31.3
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)8-
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)0.460.58
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)0.580.68
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)0.120.07
Startup time (s)2.62.5
Play -> record time (s)1.9-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)5.44.7
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)380370
Battery form factorProprietary NB-10LProprietary NB-7L
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary NB-10L Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary NB-7L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
  • digital camera solution cd-rom
Os compatibility
  • windows 7 / 7 sp1 / vista sp2 / xp sp3 mac os x v10.5 - 10.6
  • mac os
  • windows xp sp3/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresIntelligent Image Stabilization, DIGIC 5 Processor, Full HD 1080p Videos, High-Speed Burst HQ (10.3fps at full resolution).Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD video, HDMI output.



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