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Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Key Specs

Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the L840 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was unveiled 13 months prior to the L840 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the L830 grades versus the L840 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon L840

 L830 L840 

Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon L830

 L840 L830 
LaunchedFebruary 2015January 2014Newer by 13 months

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon L840

 L830 L840 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to travel with your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 comes with outside dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon L840 has sizing 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the L830 compared to the L840.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and L840 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and L840.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you can expect similar quality of images although you should really consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged L830 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Nikon L840
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
36
resolution is good (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Nikon L840
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than competition in class (508g)
51
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery pack (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
Nikon L840 Travel photography highlights
58
great battery (390 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
57
great battery pack (590 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
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really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (590 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging details
Nikon L840 Vlogging details
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really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than competition in class (508g)
27
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon L840
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix L840
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L840
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2015-02-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 23-855mm (37.2x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 7.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.90 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508g (1.12 pounds) 538g (1.19 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 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 390 photographs 590 photographs
Battery form AA AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
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