Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L810 and Nikon Coolpix L840. The full galleries are provided at Nikon L810 Gallery and Nikon L840 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L840
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon L810
L840 | L810 | |||
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Announced | February 2015 | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon L840
L810 | L840 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen size | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Equal 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.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and L840 is 74 and 67 respectively.
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.
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L840 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L810 | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
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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 |