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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840

Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
40
Overall
38
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Announced June 2010
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Replacement is Canon SX230 HS
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 5 years before the L840 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SX210 IS grades against the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L840

 SX210 IS L840 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L840 SX210 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015June 2010Newer by 56 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L840

 SX210 IS L840 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS comes with outside measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX210 IS vs the L840.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX210 IS and L840 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The pic below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and L840.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography details
Nikon L840 Street photography details
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX210 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L840
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amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (220g)
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
long reach (392mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
57
good battery life (590 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
48
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery life (590 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
30
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (220g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
27
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than average in class (538 grams)
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-06-16 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220g (0.49 lbs) 538g (1.19 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 590 shots
Battery form - AA
Battery ID NB-5L -
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $226 $400