Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX40 HSPowerShot SX70 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
      MSRP$549
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSBSI-CMOS
      Sensor Size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions6.17 x 4.55 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels12.8 Megapixel21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 8
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4000 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 Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent (White), Shade, Tungsten, White Balance Adjustment
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      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 SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Focal Length3.8 - 247 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 840 mm21 - 1365 mm
      Optical Zoom35x65x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 5.8f/3.4 - 6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance5 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II VA TFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot922k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution2,360k dot
      Diopter AdjustmentNo
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.3 fps10.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in      		Auto
      on
      slow sync
      off
      Flash Range7.00 m5.00 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)±3
      Exposure Bracketing
      Video Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Internal Recording ModesH.264/MP4/MPEG-4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps [120 Mb/s]
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps [30 to 60 Mb/s]
      1280 x 720 at 59.94 fps [26 Mb/s]
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10803840 x 2160
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Input
      Power I/ONo
      Other I/O1 x Micro-USB (USB 2.0) Data Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Dimensions123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")127 x 91 x 117 mm (5.0 x 3.58 x 4.61")
      Weight (inc. batteries)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)608 g (1.34 lb / 21.45 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.9 x 5"8.1 x 5.6 x 5.4"
      Package Weight2.145 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Battery PackNB-10LLP-E12
      Battery Life380 shots325 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Canon PowerShot SX70 HS
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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