Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L840

Here is a in depth assessment of the Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was revealed 23 months prior to the L840 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX270 HS scores against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are available at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX270 HS provides outside measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the SX270 HS versus the L840.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to see the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX270 HS and L840.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L840 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX270 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.