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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4200
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm S4200 was brought out 4 years earlier than the L840 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S4200 matches up vs the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4200 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S4200 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S4200

 L840 Fujifilm S4200 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012More recent by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S4200 L840 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display size3"3"Same display size
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 provides external dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 vs the L840.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4200 and L840.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Portrait photography details
Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
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good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Street photography features
Nikon L840 Street photography features
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than others (543g)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competitors (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 Travel photography information
Nikon L840 Travel photography information
54
good MP (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (576mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (543 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (538g)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S4200
Landscape photography with Nikon L840
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relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4200 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
more heavy than others (543 grams)
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic socket
heavier than competitors (538g)
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Fujifilm S4200 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4200 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S4200Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Company FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S4200 Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
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
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264, 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 543 grams (1.20 lb) 538 grams (1.19 lb)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 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 300 pictures 590 pictures
Type of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $200 $400