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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840

Portability
67
Imaging
43
Features
38
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Launched January 2019
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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon B600 versus Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was released 3 years after the L840 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the B600 scores vs the L840 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L840

 B600 L840 
RevealedJanuary 2019February 2015Newer by 48 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon B600

 L840 B600 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L840

 B600 L840 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 comes with external dimensions of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) and the Nikon L840 has proportions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the B600 compared to the L840.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B600 and L840 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by going over technical specs. The image below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the B600 and L840.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger B600 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L840 Portrait photography highlights
37
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon B600 Street photography factors
Nikon L840 Street photography factors
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (500g)
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than competition (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
46
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (280 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery pack (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
53
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (280 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
57
good battery pack (590 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (538 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
40
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery life (280 shots)
no Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery pack (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging info
Nikon L840 Vlogging info
27
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no mic jack
heavier than competition in class (500 grams)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition (538g)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L840
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L840
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2019-01-18 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 7.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.80 m (with Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500 gr (1.10 lbs) 538 gr (1.19 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 shots 590 shots
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $297 $400