Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L840

Here is a thorough assessment of the Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 3 years later than the L840 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the SX70 HS matches up vs the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are available at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

If you're going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX70 HS has got outer measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") having a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements 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 ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the L840.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX70 HS and L840 is 63 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX70 HS and L840.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.