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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Successor is Nikon P90
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 6 years after the P80 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L840 grades vs the P80 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon P80

 L840 P80 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015January 2009Newer by 74 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon L840

 P80 L840 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon P80

 L840 P80 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 has physical dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has proportions of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P80 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L840 vs the P80.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and P80 is 67 and 75 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and P80.

As you can see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon L840 to result in more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer L840 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography details
Nikon P80 Portrait photography details
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Nikon P80 Street photography factors
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average (538g)
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P80 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Nikon P80 Travel photography advice
57
better than average battery life (590 CIPA)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
very long zoom (486mm)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Nikon P80 Landscape photography advice
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (590 per charge)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
37
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging factors
Nikon P80 Vlogging factors
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relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than average (538 grams)
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rather wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon P80
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash settings - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 538g (1.19 lb) 405g (0.89 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 photos -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $400