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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840

Portability
61
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45
Fujifilm S9900w front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm S9900w
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9900w (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9900w was revealed within a month of the L840 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm S9900w matches up vs the L840 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S9900w over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S9900w L840 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm S9900w

 L840 Fujifilm S9900w 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm S9900w L840 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015February 2015Same generation
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S9900w provides exterior dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") having a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm S9900w versus Nikon L840 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S9900w versus the L840.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S9900w and L840 is 61 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9900w and L840.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of images although you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L840 Portrait photography highlights
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
36
good MP (16MP)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Street photography information
Nikon L840 Street photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
51
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Sports photography features
Nikon L840 Sports photography features
53
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Travel photography details
Nikon L840 Travel photography details
61
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
57
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm S9900w
Landscape photography with Nikon L840
50
you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S9900w Vlogging factors
Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
57
decently wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (670g)
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than others in class (538g)
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Fujifilm S9900w vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S9900w and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm S9900wNikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm S9900w Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-01-14 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus distance 7cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (with Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, flash on, flash off, slow synchro -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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)
Physical 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 300 shots 590 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $719 $400