Canon Powershot
SX40
 vs
Canon PowerShot
G12

Updated (January, 2012): Compare the Canon Powershot SX40 vs Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G12

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Canon Powershot SX40

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Reasons to buy the Canon PowerShot G12

Size
 Really small
Mid size 112x76x48 mm
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Macro focus
 Great macro
1 cm
Thickness
 Thin
1.9"
 

Reasons to buy the Canon Powershot SX40

Zoom
 Great zoom
35x
High-speed framerate
 High speed movies
240 fps
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
Continuous shooting
 Rapid fire
10.3 fps
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
Sensor type
 CMOS Sensor
Better in low light
 

differences

Advantages of the Canon SX40
Zoom Much more zoom 35x vs 5x
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 49x more zoom
Wide angle Better wide angle 24 mm vs 28 mm
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 More than 10% better wide angle
Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 24fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies 240 fps vs None
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 Capture events too fast for the naked eye and play them back in super-slow motion
Sensor type Has a CMOS-family sensor CMOS vs CCD
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 CMOS-family sensors often produce better quality images
Continuous shooting Shoots significantly faster 10.3 fps vs 2 fps
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 More than 5x faster continuous shooting
Lowest price Much cheaper $299.00 vs $971.00
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 The best price we've seen is $672 cheaper (3.2x less)
Aperture Slightly wider aperture f/2.7 vs f/2.8
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 At its widest zoom, the SX40's lens captures marginally more light (0.1 f-stops)
Macro focus Better macro capability 0 cm vs 1 cm
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 Almost the same
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 380 shots vs 350 shots
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 Around 10% more shots per battery charge
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag 350 ms vs 380 ms
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 Around 10% less delay when taking photos
Canon Powershot SX40 Learn more about
the Canon SX40

Advantages of the Canon G12
Size Much smaller 112x76x48 mm vs 123x92x108 mm
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 3x smaller
Sensor size Much larger sensor 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm
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 More than 50% larger sensor
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
Screen resolution Higher resolution screen 461k dots vs 230k dots
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 More than 2x higher resolution screen
Supports RAW Shoots RAW Yes vs No
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 Digitally develop your own photos with precise image control
Thickness Significantly thinner 1.9" vs 4.3"
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 2.2x thinner
Screen size Larger screen 2.8" vs 2.7"
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 Almost the same
Weight Significantly lighter 401 g vs 600 g
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 More than 30% lighter
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution 10 MP vs 9.7 MP
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 Almost the same
Fastest shutter speed Faster max shutter speed 1/4000s vs 1/3200s
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 20% faster max shutter speed
Canon PowerShot G12 Learn more about
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price

Canon Powershot SX40 Canon Powershot SX40
46 vs 51
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Canon PowerShot G12 Canon PowerShot G12
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon PowerShot G12. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a super zoom with a pro digicam.

similarities

Compared to recent digicams

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Supports 24p Both support 24p, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
For that film look
Screen flips out Flip-out screens Help
Great for movies
Aperture Wide aperture Help
SX40:f/2.7
G12:f/2.8
Macro focus Good macro capabilities Help
SX40:0 cm
G12:1 cm
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
Lens
Battery life Great battery life Help
SX40:380 shots
G12:350 shots
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
SX40:Digital
G12:Tunnel
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
SX40:1/3200s
G12:1/4000s
Weight Heavy Help
SX40:600 g
G12:401 g
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
3D Neither camera can take 3D photos Help
No 3d support
Screen size Very small screens Help
SX40:2.7"
G12:2.8"

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Canon PowerShot SX50 HS

Super zoom

$429 - $450
Zoom Has way more more zoom
Light sensitivity Slightly higher maximum light sensitivity
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the Powershot SX40
Compare the PowerShot SX50 HS vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon Coolpix P510

Nikon Coolpix P510

Super zoom

$339 - $349
Zoom Has significantly more zoom
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the Powershot SX40
Compare the Coolpix P510 vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$447 - $740 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the Powershot SX40
Compare the D3100 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Canon PowerShot SX260 HS

Travel zoom

$238 - $269
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Size Is slightly smaller
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
External flash Doesn't support an external flash
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the Powershot SX40
Compare the PowerShot SX260 HS vs the PowerShot G12
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$549 body only

$599 - $649 with 18-55mm lens
Overall image quality Has much better image quality
Screen size Has a slightly larger screen
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Powershot SX40
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the PowerShot G12

Canon Powershot SX40 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Canon PowerShot SX500 IS

Super zoom

$248 - $249
Size Significantly smaller
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the PowerShot SX500 IS vs the Powershot SX40
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V

Super zoom

$327 - $348
Screen resolution Much higher resolution screen
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Supports 24p No 24p support
High-speed framerate Doesn't record high-speed movies
Compare the Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V vs the Powershot SX40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150

Super zoom

$720
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Zoom Significantly less zoom
Compare the Lumix DMC-FZ150 vs the Powershot SX40
Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Fujifilm FinePix HS30 EXR

Super zoom

$299 - $339
Screen size Significantly larger screen
Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
Supports 24p No 24p support
Zoom Less zoom
Compare the FinePix HS30 EXR vs the Powershot SX40
Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Super zoom

$595
True resolution Slightly higher true resolution
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag
Supports 24p No 24p support
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the PowerShot SX30 IS vs the Powershot SX40

Canon PowerShot G12 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot G15

Canon PowerShot G15

Pro digicam

$449 - $499
Aperture Much wider aperture
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Overall image quality Slightly worse image quality
Compare the PowerShot G15 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot G1X

Canon PowerShot G1X

Boutique

$649 - $699
Sensor size Much larger sensor
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
Macro focus Much worse macro capability
Size Larger
Compare the PowerShot G1X vs the PowerShot G12
Nikon Coolpix P7100

Nikon Coolpix P7100

Pro digicam

$299
External mic jack Has an external mic jack
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen
Supports 24p No 24p support
Overall image quality Worse image quality
Compare the Coolpix P7100 vs the PowerShot G12
Canon PowerShot G11

Canon PowerShot G11

Pro digicam
Battery life Much longer battery life
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Supports 24p No 24p support
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PowerShot G11 vs the PowerShot G12
Fujifilm Finepix X10

Fujifilm Finepix X10

Pro digicam

$549
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Movie format Higher resolution movies
Supports 24p No 24p support
Screen flips out Screen does not flip out
Compare the Finepix X10 vs the PowerShot G12

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discussion

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NILOFAR (9:09 AM, August 26, 2012)
i don t knowe which one is better .I duy which one G12 OR SX40 HS