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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840

Portability
60
Imaging
40
Features
67
Overall
50
Fujifilm FinePix S1 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 680g - 133 x 91 x 110mm
  • Revealed January 2014
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 13 months before the L840 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 scores against the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S1 L840 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S1

 L840 Fujifilm S1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S1 L840 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 enjoys outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has measurements 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the L840.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S1 and L840 is 60 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The picture here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and L840.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm S1 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
56
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
supports RAW files
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Street photography information
Nikon L840 Street photography information
58
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors (680 grams)
51
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S1 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
57
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 shots)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery pack (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S1
Travel photography with Nikon L840
63
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
environment proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
heavier than competitors (680 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
great battery pack (590 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
58
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery pack (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery pack (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S1 Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
57
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors (680g)
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than others (538g)
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Fujifilm S1 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S1 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S1Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S1 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-06 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.00 m 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced flash, suppressed flash, slow sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format 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 Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 680g (1.50 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 133 x 91 x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 350 pictures 590 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch price $400 $400