Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 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
- Introduced September 2011
- Earlier Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Refreshed by Canon SX50 HS
(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

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").

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.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon L830
SX40 HS | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX40 HS
L830 | SX40 HS | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | ![]() | September 2011 | Newer by 28 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon L830
SX40 HS | L830 | |||
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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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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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 |