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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and L840 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was released 6 years before the L840 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX1 IS grades versus the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon L840

 SX1 IS L840 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX1 IS

 L840 SX1 IS 
RevealedFebruary 2015March 2009Newer by 71 months
Screen sizing3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon L840

 SX1 IS L840 
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with external measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the L840.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and L840 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX1 IS and L840.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon L840 to show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SX1 IS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
46
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
36
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography info
Nikon L840 Street photography info
56
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (615 grams)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
33
incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
52
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (560mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (615 grams)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
57
good battery (590 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
44
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
57
pretty wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
no mic support
heavier than others in class (615g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-03-27 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 7.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615 grams (1.36 lb) 538 grams (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 590 images
Battery format - AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $600 $400