Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L840

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX240 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX240 HS (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX240 HS was unveiled 4 years before the L840 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX240 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX240 HS matches up versus the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX240 HS & Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX240 HS Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX240 HS has got physical dimensions of 106mm x 61mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX240 HS against the L840.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SX240 HS and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX240 HS and L840.

Plainly, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L840 to deliver more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older SX240 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.