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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • Announced 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is fairly comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was brought out 3 years before the L840 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades versus the L840 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm SL1000 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 L840 Fujifilm SL1000 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 25 months
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm SL1000 L840 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm SL1000 offers external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") accompanied by a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the L840.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL1000 and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and L840.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you would want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm SL1000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography information
Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
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decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
focusing manually not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography information
Nikon L840 Street photography information
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (659g)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography information
Nikon L840 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
great battery power (350 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking focus
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Travel photography info
Nikon L840 Travel photography info
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great battery power (350 per charge)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery pack (590 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (538g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
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rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (350 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
better than average battery pack (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (659 grams)
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rather wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competitors in class (538 grams)
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format 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 659 gr (1.45 pounds) 538 gr (1.19 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 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 350 photographs 590 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $600 $400