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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840

Portability
75
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35
FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

FujiFilm S2800HD
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 437g - 110 x 74 x 82mm
  • Introduced February 2010
  • Additionally Known as FinePix S2900HD
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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S2800HD (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S2800HD was unveiled 6 years prior to the L840 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the S2800HD scores versus the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick FujiFilm S2800HD over the Nikon L840

 S2800HD L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the FujiFilm S2800HD

 L840 S2800HD 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2010Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon L840

 S2800HD L840 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S2800HD comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") with a weight of 437 grams (0.96 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S2800HD versus the L840.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S2800HD and L840 is 75 and 67 respectively.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading specifications. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S2800HD and L840.

Plainly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L840 to offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged S2800HD is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
29
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm S2800HD
Street photography with Nikon L840
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Sports photography factors
Nikon L840 Sports photography factors
43
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Travel photography information
Nikon L840 Travel photography information
60
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (538g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Landscape photography details
Nikon L840 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm S2800HD Vlogging features
Nikon L840 Vlogging features
25
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic socket
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than others in class (538g)
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FujiFilm S2800HD vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm S2800HD and Nikon L840
 FujiFilm FinePix S2800HDNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model type FujiFilm FinePix S2800HD Nikon Coolpix L840
Also Known as FinePix S2900HD -
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2010-02-02 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-504mm (18.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 99% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG 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 437 gr (0.96 pounds) 538 gr (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 74 x 82mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 590 images
Battery type - AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $260 $400