Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Review: A Formidable Ultrazoom Discussion

[David Cardinal]

The Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is the newest of Canon's all-in-one ultrazoom compact cameras. About the same size as an entry level DSLR, the SX40 offers a lower price and the added convenience of a single built-in lens. Unlike most other compacts the SX40 has an incredible effective zoom range of 35x, from 24mm to an amazing 840mm. Its extensive feature set also includes full 1080p video and various high speed shooting modes for both capturing action and slowing it down.

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[Howard Creech]

I liked your review and your pictures and the video clip nicely demonstrate the SX40 HS's image capture capabilities - in a variety of settings.

[David Cardinal]

Howard--Glad you enjoyed the review. The SX40 was "easy" to review in some ways because it is so unique. Many cameras are positioned right on top of one another and it is hard to contrast them, but the SX40's zoom range stands out.

--David Cardinal
Cardinal Photo | Nature and Travel Photo Specialists