Reasons to choose PowerShot N
Released in 2013, PowerShot N has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 195 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Canon PowerShot N
vs Canon PowerShot SX40 HS
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
PowerShot N28 mm²
PowerShot SX40 HS- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The PowerShot N and PowerShot SX40 HS have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
PowerShot NMetricPowerShot SX40 HS
12.1 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.53 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
2.35 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
42.52 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video—
195 gWeight600 g
microSD/microSDHC/microSDXCStorageSDHC, SDXC, Secure Digital
Lithium-Ion NB-9L rechargeable battery Li-ion batteryBatteryLithium-Ion NB-10L rechargeable battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The PowerShot N and PowerShot SX40 HS have the same sensor area. The PowerShot N has the lighter body. The PowerShot N and PowerShot SX40 HS have the same effective resolution. The PowerShot N is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose PowerShot SX40 HS
Released in 2011, PowerShot SX40 HS has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 600 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.