Testseek.com have collected 69 expert reviews of the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and the average rating is 80%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS.
October 2011
(80%)
69 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
The win points for this camera are: 35x Optical zoom (not offered by any other prosumer camera) and the super impressive recycle rate (0.4 seconds) delivering stellar continous shooting performance. It does comes with certain minuses which are like 24...
Abstract: SpecificationThis review was first published in the December 2011 issue of Digital Photo - download back issues here. Digital EditionsNewsletterAbout UsContact UsAdvertise...
The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is the type of bridge camera that should occupy the shelf of every photography lover who is a beginner and wants their first device to be a cheap but very capable one....
Abstract: PowerShot are the larger of two small Digital Camera ranges offered by Canon. This unit is larger than most and on first glance could be mistaken for a DSLR unit. The main difference is that its lens is not interchangeable....
Canon has raised the bar considerably in terms of image quality, quietness of operation and low light performance. This is thanks to its new HS System, but it's not as speedy as its rivals and it could do with a display upgrade and a RAW option. ...
Abstract: The Powershot SX40 HS is Canon’s latest release into the superzoom market, replacing the previous SX30 model. Still retaining most of the key design features from its predecessor, the SX40 builds on the original blueprint...
Big zoom, Angle adjustable rear monitor, Large well marked controls
Pricey, Low resolution EVF, No Raw file capture or hotshoe
For those photo opportunities when shuffling your feet forward or back in order to get the framing you want simply isn’t an option, the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS delivers the goods with its extremely broad focal range (not to mention tilting LCD screen)