Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L840

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was launched 6 months earlier than the L840 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX400 IS matches up against the L840 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS comes with outer dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") along with a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Canon SX400 IS and Nikon L840 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the SX400 IS against the L840.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX400 IS and L840 is 81 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX400 IS and L840.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account.