06-18-2012, 02:51 PM
>People like the SX40 because of it's super zoom capabilities. There's no way you could that kind of zoom on a DSLR for what you pay for an SX40. Super long zoom lenses are available, but their price is exorbitant if you can even find them.
And yes, it is much smaller because of the small sensor.
I am very impressed with the small sensor-I think the DIGIC 5 processor is a great software advancement. The quality is excellent even to the point of not needing a RAW format.
The zoom is the "A" feature but the image quality is much better than cameras from just a couple of years ago and is an "A" feature as well. I have recommended the SX260 to some folks because it is a more pocket size camera still with a 500mm zoom equivalent and has the same sensor and DIGIC 5 processor as the SX40. An excellent choice for folks who would like that optical zoom capability but the "bridge" type camera is too big.
And yes, it is much smaller because of the small sensor.
I am very impressed with the small sensor-I think the DIGIC 5 processor is a great software advancement. The quality is excellent even to the point of not needing a RAW format.
The zoom is the "A" feature but the image quality is much better than cameras from just a couple of years ago and is an "A" feature as well. I have recommended the SX260 to some folks because it is a more pocket size camera still with a 500mm zoom equivalent and has the same sensor and DIGIC 5 processor as the SX40. An excellent choice for folks who would like that optical zoom capability but the "bridge" type camera is too big.