Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L840

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was unveiled 11 months later than the L840 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SX540 HS matches up against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are available at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Canon SX540 HS has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the SX540 HS against the L840.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and L840 is 69 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing specs. The visual underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and L840.

All in all, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Canon SX540 HS to offer greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more recent SX540 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.