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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840

Portability
89
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44
Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • New Model is Canon SX710 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Overview

Below is a extended comparison of the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was introduced 12 months prior to the L840 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX700 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SX700 HS matches up against the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon L840

 SX700 HS L840 
Manual focus More precise focus
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon SX700 HS

 L840 SX700 HS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2014More recent by 12 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L840

 SX700 HS L840 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX700 HS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon L840 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX700 HS against the L840.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and L840 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and L840.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of files but you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SX700 HS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX700 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
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focusing manually
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography highlights
Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (269g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
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great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (250 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
Nikon L840 Travel photography features
65
lighter than average (269g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (750mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (250 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
57
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (538g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery life (250 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (590 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (269 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than others (538g)
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2015-02-10
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 6 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech PureColor II G TFT -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 250 images 590 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $349 $400