Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S4000

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S4000, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S4000 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was introduced 6 years later than the S4000 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S4000 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SX540 HS scores against the S4000 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS and Nikon Coolpix S4000. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX540 HS Gallery and Nikon S4000 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon SX540 HS comes with external measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon S4000 has sizing of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S4000 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the SX540 HS compared to the S4000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SX540 HS and S4000 is 69 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX540 HS and S4000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Canon SX540 HS to result in extra detail using its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The younger SX540 HS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.