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I jeszcze dość dobre porównanie najlepszych chyba w tym momencie superzoomów: Canon SX40, Panasonic FZ150 i Sony HX100V:

http://www.cameralabs.com/reviews/Ca...rShot_SX40_HS/

Compared to Panasonic Lumix FZ150






The second rival to the SX40 HS from Panasonic is the Lumix FZ150. The FZ150 is the higher-end Lumix super-zoom and a much closer match to the Canon in terms of features. It shares essentially the same body and lens as the cheaper FZ47 / FZ48, but adds a number of features which are aimed at enthusiasts.

By sharing the FZ47 / FZ48's lens though, the biggest difference with the SX40 HS remains the optical range: 35x (24-840mm) vs 24x (24-600mm). Beyond this though, many of the features are very similar.

Both cameras sport full articulated screens, although the FZ150 wins this battle with a larger and more detailed panel (3in / 460k vs 2.7in / 230k). Both cameras feature hotshoes to mount external flashguns, although the Canon enjoys the edge there with a greater range of units to choose from. Both cameras can shoot 1080p video, although Panasonic arguably wins this one with 50p / 25p or 60p / 30p depending on region, compared to 24p on the Canon - although some film-makers may prefer the native 24p output from the SX40 HS. Both cameras also offer a selection of live effects including the ubiquitous miniature mode. Both additionally sport slow motion video modes at QVGA and 220fps / 240fps, although the SX40 HS also has a VGA option at 120fps.

In terms of continuous shooting, both cameras offer a fast burst with a limited buffer, but the FZ150 enjoys a small edge, in terms of specs anyway: up to 12fps for 12 images compared to 10.3fps for eight images on the SX40 HS. I'll wait until I test both before making any grand conclusions here though.

In terms of still images, the FZ150 enjoys two key advantages over the SX40 HS: the ability to generate a 3D image and support for RAW recording. The latter is something which is sadly lacking from most super-zooms; indeed it's only offered by the FZ150 and Fujifilm HS20. Finally, cameras also share the same 12 Megapixel resolution, captured by (C)MOS sensors. I can't comment on their respective quality until testing final production samples of each though.

Ultimately both cameras are pretty well-matched in terms of features and much will boil-down to whether you prefer the RAW, 3D, quicker shooting and bigger screen of the Panasonic to the bigger zoom on the Canon. For more information, see my Panasonic FZ150 review.



Compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V






The Sony Cyber-shot HX100V is the other major rival for the Canon SX40 HS, and like the Panasonic FZ150, both cameras are packed with features.

Once again the biggest difference concerns the zoom range: 30x (27-810mm) on the HX100V versus 35x (24-840mm) on the Canon, so this time the Sony roughly matches the reach at the telephoto end, but doesn't quite zoom as wide.

In terms of the screen, Sony has equipped the HX100V with a larger and much more detailed panel (3in / 920k vs 2.7in / 230k), although it only tilts vertically as oppose to the SX40 HS which twists and flips in any direction. Both cameras can shoot 1080p video, but like the FZ150 above, the HX100V does so at 50p or 60p depending on region compared to 24p on the SX40 HS; again though, some may prefer the native 24p output from the Canon.

Moving onto continuous shooting, both are fairly well-matched: ten frames at 10fps on the Sony compared to eight at 10.3fps on the Canon.

Both cameras of course have popup flashes, but the Canon sports a hotshoe to mount external flashguns whereas the Sony does not. Both cameras also offer composite shooting modes which stack frame to reduce noise, but Sony takes the lead with multiple options including its innovative sweep panorama function (now higher resolution than ever before) and 3D image generation. The HX100V additionally sports a built-in GPS, something that's unusually absent on the other super-zooms here.

The final big difference concerns their respective sensors: like Panasonic, Canon has reigned-in its Megapixels in an attempt to reduce noise, with the SX40 HS offering 12 Megapixels. This trend clearly hasn't got through to Sony though which continues to push boundaries, equipping the HX100V with 16 Megapixels. I've yet to test the SX40 HS, but you can see an indication of how it compares against the HX100V in our earlier SX230 HS vs HX9V noise results, as I believe the sensors are re-used in these bigger super-zooms.

It's another tough comparison to weigh-up, with the Canon boasting a slightly broader lens range, fully articulated screen and flash hotshoe against the Sony's bigger, more detailed screen, Sweep and 3D Panoramas, and built-in GPS.

See our Sony HX100V review for more details.