Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L840

In this write-up, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and L840 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and L840 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the L840 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the L840 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-S1 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X-S1 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 enjoys exterior dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") accompanied by a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Nikon L840 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the L840.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and L840 is 52 and 67 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and L840.

To sum up, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X-S1 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Nikon L840 will resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X-S1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.