Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500 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
- Launched September 2011
- Previous Model is Canon SX30 IS
- Successor is Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
- Released January 2013
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500 Overview
Below is a complete analysis of the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and S6500 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe SX40 HS was launched 16 months earlier than the S6500 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.
Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX40 HS scores vs the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Nikon Coolpix S6500. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Nikon S6500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon S6500
SX40 HS | S6500 | |||
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Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Canon SX40 HS
S6500 | SX40 HS | |||
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Released | January 2013 | September 2011 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S6500
SX40 HS | S6500 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS offers physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon S6500 has specifications of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S6500 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS vs the S6500.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and S6500 is 64 and 92 respectively.
Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specifications. The photograph below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX40 HS and S6500.
To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S6500 to offer more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S6500 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX40 HS | Nikon Coolpix S6500 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-09-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.7-5.8 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | PureColor II VA TFT LCD | AMOLED display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 secs | 8 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.50 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
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 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 lb) | 250g (0.55 lb) |
Dimensions | 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") | 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 380 shots | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NB-10L | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $330 | $170 |