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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
Portability
86
Imaging
43
Features
64
Overall
51

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-840mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 600g - 123 x 92 x 108mm
  • Launched September 2011
  • Previous Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX50 HS
Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Revealed January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon A1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and A1000 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 8 years prior to the A1000 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the A1000 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon A1000

 SX40 HS A1000 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display

Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Canon SX40 HS

 A1000 SX40 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2019September 2011More modern by 89 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon A1000

 SX40 HS A1000 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon A1000 has sizing of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS vs the A1000.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and A1000 is 64 and 86 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and A1000.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon A1000 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon A1000 Portrait photography advice
41
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focus
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography features
Nikon A1000 Street photography features
49
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (600g)
75
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
provides focus by touch
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX40 HS
Sports photography with Nikon A1000
43
amazing zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (380 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
50
excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Nikon A1000 Travel photography features
55
great battery life (380 shots)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (600g)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
73
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (840mm)
bad battery life (250 shots)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon A1000 Landscape photography features
38
has manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery life (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Nikon A1000 Vlogging details
57
decently wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have mic support
heavier than competition in class (600g)
73
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
no microphone port
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Nikon A1000
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSNikon Coolpix A1000
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Nikon Coolpix A1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-09-15 2019-01-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-840mm (35.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.4-6.9
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 98%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m 6.00 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, 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) EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None No
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 330 gr (0.73 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 pictures 250 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $330 $477