Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P1000

Its time to examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and P1000 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was released 7 years before the P1000 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX40 HS matches up vs the P1000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Nikon Coolpix P1000. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Nikon P1000 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX40 HS has outside dimensions 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 P1000 has measurements of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon P1000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS against the P1000.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and P1000 is 64 and 49 respectively.

Often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and P1000.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon P1000 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.