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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L810 was revealed 4 years before the L840 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L810 matches up against the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L840

 L810 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon L810

 L840 L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon L840

 L810 L840 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L810 comes with outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has sizing of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L810 against the L840.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and L840 is 74 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing specs. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L810 and L840.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files although you may want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older L810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
Nikon L840 Portrait photography advice
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Nikon L840
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competition in class (538g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
better than average battery (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery (590 per charge)
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (538g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery (590 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L810 Vlogging info
Nikon L840 Vlogging info
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really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (538g)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon L840
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L840
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-01 2015-02-10
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.2fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430g (0.95 lb) 538g (1.19 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images 590 images
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $280 $400