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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840

Portability
90
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Overview

Following is a in depth analysis of the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was introduced 6 years prior to the L840 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX200 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX200 IS grades versus the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L840

 SX200 IS L840 
Focus manually Very precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L840 SX200 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015May 2009More modern by 69 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L840

 SX200 IS L840 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX200 IS comes with outside dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the SX200 IS vs the L840.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX200 IS and L840 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The pic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SX200 IS and L840.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to provide extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
29
manual focus
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography features
Nikon L840 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L840 Sports photography details
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
good battery power (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L840 Travel photography details
63
lighter than others (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse function
MP count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
57
good battery power (590 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
43
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery power (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
30
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-05-14 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 247g (0.54 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 pictures
Battery format - AA
Battery model NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $329 $400