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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS vs Canon PowerShot SX50 HS comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
canon
$169
SLR-like (bridge)
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
canon
$213.94
SLR-like (bridge)
See Canon PowerShot SX50 HS full specs
Compare with Canon PowerShot SX40 HSCompare with Canon PowerShot SX60 HSCheck price on AmazonCanon PowerShot SX40 HS
51
56 out of 110
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS wins
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS
50
55 out of 110
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Canon PowerShot SX50 HS |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) | 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 3200 | 80 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Resolution
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 4/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 4/10
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4
1212
Max ISO Score
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 4/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 5/10
4
5
ISO 3200ISO 6400
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS leads by 1 point
Autofocus System
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 5/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 5/10
5
5
9 points9 points
Video Capabilities
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 7/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 7/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 5/10
7
5
102
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS leads by 2 points
Battery Life
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 3/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 3/10
3
3
380315
Viewfinder Quality
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 5/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 5/10
5
5
n/a202k dots
Portability
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 9/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 9/10
9
9
600595
Lens Ecosystem
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 1/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 1/10
1
1
0 lenses0 lenses
Value for Money
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 10/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 10/10
10
10
$169$213.94
Durability
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS: 1/10Canon PowerShot SX50 HS: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
Tied Categories
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Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS