Canon PowerShot SX20 IS vs Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX20 ISPowerShot SX40 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX10 IS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX30 IS Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.4 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range80 - 1,600100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 4
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions3840 x 2160, 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480, 320 x 2404000 x 2248, 4000 x 2664, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1200 x 1200, 640 x 480, 640 x 424, 640 x 360, 480 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios4:3, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Single
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points99
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range28 - 560 mm24 - 840 mm
      Optical Zoom20x35x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.8 - 5.7f/2.7 - 5.8
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II VA TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.50"2.70"
      Screen Resolution230k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting0.7 fps10.3 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range6.80 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Video FormatsH.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Dimensions128 x 88 x 87 mm (5.04 x 3.46 x 3.43")123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")
      Weight (inc. batteries)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.9 x 5"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Battery Pack4 x AANB-10L
      Battery Life380 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD /SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC PlusSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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