Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon L840 and Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released 13 months after the P600 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the L840 scores vs the P600 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Nikon Coolpix P600. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery & Nikon P600 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 provides exterior measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Nikon P600 has proportions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L840 and Nikon P600 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L840 and the P600.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and P600 is 67 and 65 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The image below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and P600.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files though you would want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher L840 will have a benefit in sensor tech.