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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840

Portability
86
Imaging
70
Features
84
Overall
75
Fujifilm X-A7 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-A7
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.5" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 320g - 119 x 68 x 41mm
  • Launched September 2019
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X-A5
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
  • Released February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon L840, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-A7 (24MP) and L840 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-A7 (APS-C) and L840 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-A7 was unveiled 4 years later than the L840 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm X-A7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-A7 grades against the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-A7 over the Nikon L840

 Fujifilm X-A7 L840 
ReleasedSeptember 2019February 2015Fresher by 56 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2760k921kClearer display (+1839k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Fujifilm X-A7

 L840 Fujifilm X-A7 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon L840

 Fujifilm X-A7 L840 

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X-A7 has got external dimensions of 119mm x 68mm x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 320 grams (0.71 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X-A7 versus Nikon L840 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X-A7 compared to the L840.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-A7 and L840 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The visual below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-A7 and L840.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-A7 with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X-A7 will render extra detail having an extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X-A7 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-A7
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
82
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focus
exports RAW formats
36
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Street photography features
Nikon L840 Street photography features
80
fully articulated screen
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Sports photography info
Nikon L840 Sports photography info
72
quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking focus
good battery power (440 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Travel photography information
Nikon L840 Travel photography information
88
good battery power (440 per charge)
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
57
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (538 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 Landscape photography information
Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
80
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
good battery power (440 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
43
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
better than average battery power (590 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-A7 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
81
selfie friendly display
touchscreen capability
features face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone support
lack of image stabilization
27
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no mic support
heavier than competition in class (538g)
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Fujifilm X-A7 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-A7 and Nikon L840
 Fujifilm X-A7Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make FujiFilm Nikon
Model type Fujifilm X-A7 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-09-11 2015-02-10
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens support Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-855mm (37.2x)
Largest aperture - f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 2,760 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 6.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, forced, slow synchro, 2nd curtain, commander, suppressed) -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-W126S lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 320 gr (0.71 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 119 x 68 x 41mm (4.7" x 2.7" x 1.6") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 440 photographs 590 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NP-W126S -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $700 $400