Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P530

Below is a complete comparison of the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and P530 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 years before the P530 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SX40 HS grades versus the P530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon Coolpix P530. The full galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS offers outer measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has sizing of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") and a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the P530.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and P530 is 64 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing technical specs. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and P530.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon P530 to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.