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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm F900EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 232g - 105 x 61 x 36mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Old Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F900EXR (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm F900EXR (1/2") and L840 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm F900EXR was released 24 months before the L840 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm F900EXR being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm F900EXR matches up vs the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F900EXR over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm F900EXR L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm F900EXR

 L840 Fujifilm F900EXR 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013More modern by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm F900EXR L840 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm F900EXR comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 61mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F900EXR versus the L840.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F900EXR and L840 is 90 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm F900EXR and L840.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F900EXR has the bigger sensor which will make getting bokeh easier. The more aged Fujifilm F900EXR will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2")
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR as a Street photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2")
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than competition (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm F900EXR
Sports photography with Nikon L840
55
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 shots)
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery power (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Travel photography details
Nikon L840 Travel photography details
66
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (260 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
57
good battery power (590 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (538 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Landscape photography features
Nikon L840 Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small sensor size (1/2")
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery power (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F900EXR Vlogging advice
Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (232 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
27
rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of mic socket
heavier than competition (538g)
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Fujifilm F900EXR vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F900EXR and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix F900EXRNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix F900EXR Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR II -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 232g (0.51 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 105 x 61 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 590 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-50A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $380 $400