Nikon L840 vs Nikon P530

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon L840 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 13 months after the P530 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the L840 grades against the P530 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Nikon Coolpix P530. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery & Nikon P530 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 features outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon P530 has dimensions of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L840 and Nikon P530 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the L840 and the P530.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and P530 is 67 and 67 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and P530.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher L840 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.