Canon PowerShot SX60 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

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      Specifications

      General Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      BrandCanonCanon
      ModelPowerShot SX60 HSPowerShot SX40 HS
      Predecessor ModelCanon PowerShot SX50 HS Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
      Successor ModelCanon PowerShot SX50 HS
      MSRP$549
      Camera TypePoint & ShootPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeBridgeBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 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 Pixels16.8 Megapixel12.8 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12.1 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 6,400100 - 3,200
      Photo Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      ProcessorDIGIC 6
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30724000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4608 x 3456, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 2768 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 3264 x 1832, 2448 x 2448, 1952 x 2448, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1368, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536, 1232 x 15364000 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, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsSuper fine, fine
      Timelapse Recording
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      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 SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range21 - 1365 mm24 - 840 mm
      Optical Zoom65x35x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.4 - 6.5f/2.7 - 5.8
      Min Normal Focus Distance0 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance0 cm0 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Screen Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyPureColor II VA TFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.70"
      Screen Resolution922k dot230k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Viewfinder Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      ViewfinderElectronicElectronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Resolution922k dot
      Shutter Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Min Shutter Speed15 sec15 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/3200 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting6.4 fps10.3 fps
      Flash Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      on
      slow synchro
      off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Fill-in
      Flash Range5.50 m7.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/2000 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash ConnectionShoe Mount
      Exposure Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure Compensation±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      DXO Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      DxO Low Light ISO127
      DxO Color Depth19.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score39
      Video Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264MPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Connectivity Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      NFC
      Environmental Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Dimensions128 x 93 x 114 mm (5.04 x 3.66 x 4.49")123 x 92 x 108 mm (4.84 x 3.62 x 4.25")
      Weight (inc. batteries)650 g (1.43 lb / 22.93 oz)600 g (1.32 lb / 21.16 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.55 x 5.85 x 5.1"7.4 x 5.9 x 5"
      Package Weight2.375 lb
      Power and Storage Canon PowerShot SX60 HS Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
      Battery PackNB-10LNB-10L
      Battery Life340 shots380 shots
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Canon PowerShot SX60 HS 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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