Fujifilm S9400W vs Nikon L840

On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9400W (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9400W was announced 13 months prior to the L840 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm S9400W scores vs the L840 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S9400W & Nikon Coolpix L840. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S9400W Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S9400W enjoys external measurements of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has specifications of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S9400W and Nikon L840 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S9400W against the L840.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9400W and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S9400W and L840.

As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The older Fujifilm S9400W will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.