Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 33-396mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
- 345g - 103 x 73 x 68mm
- Revealed February 2009
(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
- Introduced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon L830
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On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm S1500 (10MP) and L840 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").
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Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm S1500 matches up against the L840 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1500 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1500 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S1500 over the Nikon L840
| Fujifilm S1500 | L840 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S1500
| L840 | Fujifilm S1500 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 72 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm S1500 and Nikon L840
| Fujifilm S1500 | L840 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1500 offers exterior measurements of 103mm x 73mm x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") having a weight of 345 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S1500 versus Nikon L840 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm S1500 vs the L840.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S1500 and L840 is 82 and 67 respectively.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S1500 and L840.
All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S1500 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm S1500 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Nikon |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix S1500 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Revealed | 2009-02-17 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 33-396mm (12.0x) | 23-855mm (37.2x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.0 | f/3.0-6.5 |
| Macro focus range | 2cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per second | 7.4 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 8.70 m (Auto ISO) | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 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) |
| Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 345g (0.76 lb) | 538g (1.19 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 73 x 68mm (4.1" x 2.9" x 2.7") | 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 | - | 590 images |
| Battery form | - | AA |
| Battery model | 4 x AA | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | - | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $200 | $400 |