Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9900

Here is a thorough overview of the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9900, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and S9900 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The SX40 HS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S9900 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9900 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX40 HS scores against the S9900 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon SX40 HS comes with outside dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon S9900 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).

Analyze the Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon S9900 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX40 HS and the S9900.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX40 HS and S9900 is 64 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX40 HS and S9900.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon S9900 to give you greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older SX40 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.