Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
- 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
- Released February 2016
- Successor is Nikon A1000
(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
- Introduced February 2015
- Older Model is Nikon L830
Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and L840 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe A900 was released 13 months later than the L840 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the A900 matches up vs the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon L840
A900 | L840 | |||
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Introduced | February 2016 | February 2015 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon A900
L840 | A900 |
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Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon L840
A900 | L840 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither offers Touch friendly screen |
Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the A900 against the L840.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A900 and L840 is 88 and 67 respectively.
Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The visual here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A900 and L840.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon A900 to give more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A900 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix A900 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix A900 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2016-02-23 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 |
Highest resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-840mm (35.0x) | 23-855mm (37.2x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-6.9 | f/3.0-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 7.4 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Highest video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 289g (0.64 pounds) | 538g (1.19 pounds) |
Dimensions | 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 | 300 pictures | 590 pictures |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $400 | $400 |