Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S1100pj

Lets look more in depth at the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S1100pj, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the S1100pj (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was manufactured 14 months after the S1100pj which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S1100pj being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SX40 HS matches up against the S1100pj with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon Coolpix S1100pj. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon S1100pj Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior 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 S1100pj has dimensions of 101mm x 68mm x 24mm (4.0" x 2.7" x 0.9") with a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S1100pj in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX40 HS against the S1100pj.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and S1100pj is 64 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and S1100pj.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S1100pj to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer SX40 HS should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.