Sony NEX-6
Mirrorless Camera
 vs Canon SX40 HS
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

Best price $699
  • Weighs a lot less than the SX40 HS 12.2 oz vs 21.2 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 14 in³ vs 75 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Significantly larger image sensor 367 mm² vs 28 mm²
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 15 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 3 f-stops 25,600 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera November 2012 vs September 2011
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Quicker Flash Recycle Time 4 seconds vs 10 seconds
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Interchangeable lenses SX40 HS does not have lens options
  • Has HDR on-board SX40 HS does not have HDR
  • Has panorama image capture SX40 HS does not have panorama
  • Has Wi-Fi photo upload capabilities SX40 HS does not have Wi-Fi
  • Has RAW image capture SX40 HS does not have RAW capture
Find out more about the Sony Alpha NEX-6

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

Best price
$320
  • 48% more battery life 400 shots vs 270 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $320 vs $699
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX40 HS

What the Sony NEX-6 and Canon SX40 HS have in common

  • HDMI port
  • hot shoe
  • flip out viewscreen

What’s missing from both the Sony NEX-6 and the Canon SX40 HS

  • No 3D capture
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
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