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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Later Model is Nikon P610
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon P600

 L840 P600 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon L840

 P600 L840 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon P600

 L840 P600 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution921k921kExact same display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

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

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Nikon P600
36
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Nikon P600 Street photography advice
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others in class (538g)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P600 Sports photography highlights
51
great zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Nikon P600
57
better than average battery (590 per charge)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (538g)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
better than average battery (590 CIPA)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
47
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging highlights
Nikon P600 Vlogging highlights
27
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have mic support
heavier than others in class (538 grams)
59
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (565g)
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix P600
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Maximum boosted ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 15s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 gr (1.19 lbs) 565 gr (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 590 shots 330 shots
Form of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $400 $750