Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L820

In this article, we are matching up the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and L820 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was introduced 16 months before the L820 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SX40 HS scores against the L820 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon Coolpix L820. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L820 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the L820.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and L820 is 64 and 72 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and L820.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L820 to result in more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.