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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840

Portability
65
Imaging
36
Features
55
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX50 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon SX50 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 595g - 123 x 87 x 106mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Previous Model is Canon SX40 HS
  • Replacement is Canon SX60 HS
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Canon SX50 HS versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX50 HS (12MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX50 HS was launched 3 years prior to the L840 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the SX50 HS grades against the L840 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX50 HS over the Nikon L840

 SX50 HS L840 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX50 HS

 L840 SX50 HS 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Fresher by 25 months
Display dimensions3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L840

 SX50 HS L840 
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX50 HS features outside measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 595 grams (1.31 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX50 HS versus Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX50 HS versus the L840.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX50 HS and L840 is 65 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX50 HS and L840.

As you can see, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The older SX50 HS is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000s)
provides face detect focus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX50 HS
Street photography with Nikon L840
57
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (595g)
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L840 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX50 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L840
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flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1200mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (595 grams)
low megapixels (12MP)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
57
better than average battery power (590 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX50 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
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you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
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decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX50 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
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pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (595g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition (538g)
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Canon SX50 HS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX50 HS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX50 HSNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX50 HS Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-15 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 595 grams (1.31 pounds) 538 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 87 x 106mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.2") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 47 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 179 not tested
Other
Battery life 315 photographs 590 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-10L -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $429 $400