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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Overview

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was manufactured 3 years prior to the L840 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up vs the L840 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S8500 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S8500

 L840 Fujifilm S8500 
IntroducedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kSharper display (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S8500 L840 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 features outer measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the L840.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8500 and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S8500 and L840.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs however you really should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged Fujifilm S8500 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Portrait photography info
Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
32
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S8500
Street photography with Nikon L840
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (670 grams)
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than average (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
53
excellent zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography features
Nikon L840 Travel photography features
52
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1104mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (670g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
great battery pack (590 shots)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (538g)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Landscape photography info
Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
great battery pack (590 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S8500
Vlogging with Nikon L840
24
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (670g)
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than average (538 grams)
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200k dots -
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/7000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 gr (1.48 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 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 shots
Battery type - AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $500 $400