Casio EX-ZR800 vs Nikon L840

Lets look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Casio and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the EX-ZR800 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-ZR800 was revealed 18 months prior to the L840 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-ZR800 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the EX-ZR800 matches up against the L840 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Casio Exilim EX-ZR800 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are available at Casio EX-ZR800 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-ZR800 has outside measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 222 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst 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).

Check the Casio EX-ZR800 versus Nikon L840 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the EX-ZR800 vs the L840.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-ZR800 and L840 is 91 and 67 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-ZR800 and L840.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged EX-ZR800 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.