Nikon B500 vs Nikon L840

Below, we are looking at the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B500 was released 13 months later than the L840 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the B500 grades against the L840 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix L840. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon L840 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon B500 offers outer measurements of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the B500 and the L840.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and L840 is 68 and 67 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through a spec sheet. The visual underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the B500 and L840.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent B500 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.