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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Fujifilm S9800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9800
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Launched January 2015
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Overview

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm S9800 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Nikon. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was revealed within a month of the L840 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm S9800 grades against the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9800 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S9800 L840 
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S9800

 L840 Fujifilm S9800 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kCrisper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S9800 L840 
LaunchedJanuary 2015February 2015Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S9800 has got exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") along with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 and the L840.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S9800 and L840.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
36
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Street photography info
Nikon L840 Street photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Sports photography info
Nikon L840 Sports photography info
53
long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 Travel photography features
Nikon L840 Travel photography features
57
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (670 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
57
good battery life (590 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S9800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
42
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm S9800
Vlogging with Nikon L840
57
relatively wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
lack of external mic socket
heavier than competitors (670g)
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone jack
more heavy than others (538g)
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Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm S9800Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm S9800 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 7cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 97% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (6oi), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 670g (1.48 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
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 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 300 photographs 590 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $299 $400