Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Casio Exilim EX-ZR100

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      BrandCanonCasio
      ModelPowerShot SX40 HSExilim EX-ZR100
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX30 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      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 Megapixel12.75 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      ProcessorExilim Engine HS
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004000 x 3000
      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 4804000 x 2656, 4000 x 2240, 2560 x 1920, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:94:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Live View
      Number of Focus Points9
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points00
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 840 mm24 - 300 mm
      Optical Zoom35x12.5x
      Maximum Aperturef/2.7 - 5.8f/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFixed
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II VA TFT LCDSuper Clear TFT color LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size2.70"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot461k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      ViewfinderElectronic
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/3200 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting10.3 fps40.0 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Flash Range7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Connection
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      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 SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      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 Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Dimensions123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")105 x 59 x 29 mm (4.13 x 2.32 x 1.14")
      Weight (inc. batteries)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)204 g (0.45 lb / 7.20 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 5.9 x 5"
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Battery PackNB-10L
      Battery Life380 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Casio Exilim EX-ZR100
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec, Custom)Yes (2 or 10 seconds, Triple)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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