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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix SL240 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL240
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-576mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 510g - 122 x 93 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Released February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL240 (14MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL240 was unveiled 4 years prior to the L840 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL240 grades versus the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL240 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm SL240 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm SL240

 L840 Fujifilm SL240 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2012Fresher by 37 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm SL240 L840 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL240 offers external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L840 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm SL240 and the L840.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL240 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL240 and L840.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon L840 to provide more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm SL240 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Portrait photography factors
Nikon L840 Portrait photography factors
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MP count decent (14MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
36
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Street photography details
Nikon L840 Street photography details
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than average in class (510 grams)
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Sports photography details
Nikon L840 Sports photography details
47
long zoom range (24-576mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (576mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (510g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
57
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (538 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Landscape photography factors
Nikon L840 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL240 Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
24
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
heavier than average in class (510g)
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing microphone support
more heavy than competitors (538g)
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Fujifilm SL240 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL240 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm FinePix SL240Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix SL240 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4288 x 3216 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-576mm (24.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm�7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m�3.6 m) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 file format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 510 gr (1.12 lb) 538 gr (1.19 lb)
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 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 300 pictures 590 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NP-85 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $280 $400