Canon SX40 HS vs Nikon D810A

The following is a extended review of the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon D810A, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the SX40 HS (12MP) and D810A (36MP) and the SX40 HS (1/2.3") and D810A (Full frame) offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The SX40 HS was announced 4 years earlier than the D810A which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX40 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon D810A being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SX40 HS grades against the D810A when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX40 HS & Nikon D810A. The whole galleries are available at Canon SX40 HS Gallery & Nikon D810A Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX40 HS offers external dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 108mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon D810A has dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 880 grams (1.94 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX40 HS and Nikon D810A in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the SX40 HS vs the D810A.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX40 HS and D810A is 64 and 55 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by checking out specifications. The image here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX40 HS and D810A.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SX40 HS with its smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Nikon D810A will produce greater detail with its extra 24MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged SX40 HS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.