Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon A1000

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Nikon Coolpix A1000. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Nikon A1000 Gallery.

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).

Check the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon A1000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.