Canon SX420 IS with Nikon L840 Comparison

Canon SX420 IS and Nikon L840 Main Features

  • January, 2016
  • February, 2015
  • 20 MP 1/2.3 CCD Sensor
  • 16 MP 1/2.3 CMOS Sensor
  • 24-1008 mm (42x) F3.5-6.6 Zoom Lens
  • 23-855 mm (38x) F3.0-6.5 Zoom Lens
  • 100 - 1600 ISO
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 0.5 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.4 fps continuous shooting
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 104 x 69 x 85 mm, 325g.
  • 114 x 89 x 96 mm, 538g.
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Canon SX420 IS Scores


Imaging score
23
Features score
42
Value for money score
56
Portability score
89
Overall score
39

Nikon L840 Scores


Imaging score
21
Features score
49
Value for money score
59
Portability score
79
Overall score
42

Nikon Coolpix L840 with Canon PowerShot SX420 IS Overview


Let's compare Canon PowerShot SX420 IS with Nikon Coolpix L840. These models are included in the Small Sensor Superzoom cameras. Canon SX420 IS was released in 2016, and Nikon L840 in 2015. PowerShot SX420 IS is newer, which is a plus. Coolpix L840 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of PowerShot SX420 IS is greater than that of Coolpix L840. However, the difference of 4 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . Both cameras have Optical image stabilization. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has 7.4 fps continuous shooting. Canon PowerShot SX420 IS has 7.4 fps continuous shooting.

General PowerShot SX420 IS Coolpix L840
Brand Canon Nikon
Model PowerShot SX420 IS Coolpix L840
Announced January, 2016 February, 2015
Body Type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Lens
Lens Mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier
Number of Lenses 0 0
Macro Focus Range 0 1
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Tilting
Screen Resolution 230k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder None None
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage n/a% n/a%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.0 0.0
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 0 0
Number of Cross Focus Points
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/15 sec 1/4 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/4000 sec 1/4000 sec
Continuous Shooting 0.5 fps 7.4 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 5.00 6.90
Flash Modes Auto, flash on, slow synchro, flash off n/a
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±2 EV ±2 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size 1/2.3 1/2.3
Sensor Type CCD CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.16 x 4.62 mm
Sensor Area 28.5 mm² 28.5 mm²
Sensor Resolution 20 MP 16 MP
Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max Native ISO 1600 6400
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 0 0
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS None None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 195 shots 590 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack AA
Battery Model NB-11LH
Physical
Weight 325 g 538 g
Physical Dimensions 104 x 69 x 85 mm 114 x 89 x 96 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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