Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500
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![Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS/Canon-SX40-HS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Successor is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
- 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
- Announced February 2016
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Overview
In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and B500 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX40 HS was unveiled 5 years earlier than the B500 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX40 HS matches up versus the B500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon Coolpix B500. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon B500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon B500
SX40 HS | B500 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Canon SX40 HS
B500 | SX40 HS | |||
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Announced | February 2016 | ![]() | September 2011 | Fresher by 54 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon B500
SX40 HS | B500 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Touch display | ![]() | Neither has Touch display |
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has exterior measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon B500 has specifications of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs).
Contrast the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SX40 HS versus the B500.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and B500 is 64 and 68 respectively.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The photograph here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and B500.
Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon B500 to give you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.
![Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX40-HS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-B500-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon B500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix B500 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2016-02-23 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 23-900mm (39.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 1s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 7.4 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | 600g (1.32 lbs) | 541g (1.19 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 | 380 photographs | 600 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-10L | 4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $330 | $300 |