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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was brought out 4 years before the L840 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S4500 scores vs the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S4500 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S4500

 L840 Fujifilm S4500 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S4500 L840 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 comes with exterior dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L840 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 compared to the L840.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4500 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4500 and L840.

As you have seen, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon L840 to render greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4500 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L840 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
36
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Nikon L840
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (543 grams)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Nikon L840 Sports photography advice
47
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm S4500
Travel photography with Nikon L840
54
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (543 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
57
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography info
Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
41
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (590 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4500
Vlogging with Nikon L840
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pretty wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic socket
heavier than competition (543g)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (538 grams)
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264, 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543 gr (1.20 lb) 538 gr (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 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 300 shots 590 shots
Battery form AA AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $400