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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700

Portability
64
Imaging
36
Features
50
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Key Specs

Canon SX40 HS
(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
  • Announced September 2011
  • Older Model is Canon SX30 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX50 HS
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon S9500
  • Updated by Nikon S9900
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and S9700 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX40 HS was unveiled 3 years prior to the S9700 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SX40 HS grades versus the S9700 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX40 HS over the Nikon S9700

 SX40 HS S9700 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Canon SX40 HS

 S9700 SX40 HS 
RevealedFebruary 2014September 2011More modern by 29 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S9700

 SX40 HS S9700 
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX40 HS has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9700 has specifications of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the SX40 HS compared to the S9700.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX40 HS and S9700 is 64 and 90 respectively.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by checking out technical specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and S9700.

As you can tell, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S9700 to produce extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography details
41
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focus
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
37
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
49
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (600 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (232g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Sports photography information
Nikon S9700 Sports photography information
43
long zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX40 HS Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
55
great battery (380 CIPA)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (840mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (600g)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX40 HS
Landscape photography with Nikon S9700
38
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great battery (380 per charge)
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
45
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX40 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S9700
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average in class (600g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (232 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX40 HS and Nikon S9700
 Canon PowerShot SX40 HSNikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX40 HS Nikon Coolpix S9700
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-09-15 2014-02-07
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech PureColor II VA TFT LCD TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 pounds) 232g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 92 x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 images 300 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-10L EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $330 $350