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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830

Portability
64
Imaging
35
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 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
  • Introduced September 2011
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was revealed 3 years earlier than the L830 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS grades versus the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon L830

 SX40 HS L830 
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX40 HS

 L830 SX40 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2014September 2011Newer by 28 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L830

 SX40 HS L830 
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS comes with external measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Compare the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX40 HS and the L830.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and L830 is 64 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and L830.

As you can see, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon L830 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
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screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
53
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon L830 Sports photography advice
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 CIPA)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
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better than average battery (380 shots)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (840mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (600 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
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good battery power (390 shots)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (508g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L830
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reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (600g)
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pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (508 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-15 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lb) 508g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 390 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $330 $300