Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L840

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX420 IS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX420 IS (20MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX420 IS was launched 11 months after the L840 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SX420 IS scores vs the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX420 IS and Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX420 IS Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX420 IS has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 69mm x 85mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SX420 IS and the L840.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX420 IS and L840 is 80 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by researching technical specs. The pic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX420 IS and L840.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon SX420 IS to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX420 IS should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.