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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840

Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix S4800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 518g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm S4800 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was introduced 24 months earlier than the L840 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up against the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4800 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S4800 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S4800

 L840 Fujifilm S4800 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S4800 L840 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S4800 has outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 vs the L840.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and L840 is 66 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by going through technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S4800 and L840.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you may want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S4800 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
37
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competition (518g)
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
48
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
54
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (518 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (538g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
42
decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
43
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S4800
Vlogging with Nikon L840
24
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (518g)
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
heavier than competition in class (538g)
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Fujifilm S4800 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4800 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S4800Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4800 Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-30 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in 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
AEB
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 518 grams (1.14 pounds) 538 grams (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 122 x 93 x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 590 shots
Type of battery - 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 One One
Launch pricing $229 $400