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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840

Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
24
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Canon ELPH 180
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2016
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ELPH 180 (20MP) and L840 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ELPH 180 was introduced 11 months later than the L840 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon ELPH 180 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the ELPH 180 grades versus the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon ELPH 180 over the Nikon L840

 ELPH 180 L840 
RevealedJanuary 2016February 2015Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Canon ELPH 180

 L840 ELPH 180 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon L840

 ELPH 180 L840 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon ELPH 180 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the ELPH 180 versus the L840.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ELPH 180 and L840 is 96 and 67 respectively.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the ELPH 180 and L840.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Canon ELPH 180 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher ELPH 180 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Portrait photography info
Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Street photography info
Nikon L840 Street photography info
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than others in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
slow continuous shooting (0.8 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
57
great battery life (590 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon ELPH 180 Vlogging information
Nikon L840 Vlogging information
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pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
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Canon ELPH 180 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon ELPH 180 and Nikon L840
 Canon PowerShot ELPH 180Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot ELPH 180 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2016-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 0.8 frames per sec 7.4 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m (at Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 54 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 220 photographs 590 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-11LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $119 $400