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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L830
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Launched July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

The following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 4 years earlier than the P1000 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L840 scores versus the P1000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon P1000

 L840 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon L840

 P1000 L840 
LaunchedJuly 2018February 2015Newer by 41 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon P1000

 L840 P1000 
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 enjoys exterior measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has proportions of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") having a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the L840 against the P1000.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and P1000 is 67 and 49 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and P1000.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged L840 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon P1000 Portrait photography highlights
36
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography information
Nikon P1000 Street photography information
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than others in class (538g)
51
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
49
great zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Nikon P1000
57
great battery power (590 shots)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
supports bluetooth
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (3000mm)
bad battery pack (250 per charge)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
Nikon P1000 Landscape photography info
43
pretty wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery power (590 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
51
manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
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pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others in class (538g)
58
relatively wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
heavier than average in class (1,415 grams)
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon P1000
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2018-07-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Nikon Expeed
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-8
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 99 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 pounds) 1415g (3.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 590 images 250 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $400 $1,000