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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Display
  • 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
  • Superseded the Canon SX30 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX50 HS
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and P950 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was announced 9 years prior to the P950 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX40 HS grades vs the P950 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon P950

 SX40 HS P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Canon SX40 HS

 P950 SX40 HS 
RevealedJanuary 2020September 2011More recent by 101 months
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon P950

 SX40 HS P950 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS offers exterior dimensions 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 P950 has proportions of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX40 HS and the P950.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and P950 is 64 and 52 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and P950.

As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon P950 to provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older SX40 HS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX40 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon P950
41
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
includes face detection autofocus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography factors
Nikon P950 Street photography factors
49
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
53
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
43
great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX40 HS
Travel photography with Nikon P950
55
better than average battery (380 per charge)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
59
has bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition in class (1,005g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon P950 Landscape photography features
38
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
better than average battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Vlogging details
Nikon P950 Vlogging details
57
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
lack of external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (600 grams)
59
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition in class (1,005 grams)
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Nikon P950
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSNikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Nikon Coolpix P950
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2011-09-15 2020-01-07
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximum aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology PureColor II VA TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 300 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600 grams (1.32 lbs) 1005 grams (2.22 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos 290 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $330 $797