Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon D3S

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon D3S, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX40 HS (12MP) and the D3S (12MP) is pretty comparable but the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and D3S (Full frame) come with totally different sensor size.

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The SX40 HS was revealed 20 months after the D3S which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D3S being a Large SLR camera.

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SX40 HS scores vs the D3S with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS and Nikon D3S. The full galleries are viewable at Canon SX40 HS Gallery and Nikon D3S Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Canon SX40 HS provides physical measurements of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) and the Nikon D3S has sizing of 160mm x 157mm x 88mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 1240 grams (2.73 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX40 HS versus Nikon D3S in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the SX40 HS against the D3S.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and D3S is 64 and 51 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX40 HS and D3S.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field trickier. The newer SX40 HS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.