Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L840

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was launched 13 months prior to the L840 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX600 HS matches up versus the L840 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX600 HS & Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX600 HS Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon SX600 HS has got external dimensions of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SX600 HS against the L840.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and L840 is 93 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX600 HS and L840.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SX600 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.