Either camera will be a good choice.
Here is a link that compares the features of the two cameras.
Choose the camera that has the features you want most.
http://snapsort.com/compare/Canon-SX40-vs-Sony-HX100v
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canon sx40is
Sony hx100v
Hi Lori:---- i am an great image quality lover but i am not sure which one the better between these.which one i buy for my next trip to malaysia and singapore.which of this camera is fast and best value to buy.

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