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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Newer Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are sold by Nikon. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released at a similar time to the P900 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L840 grades against the P900 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon P900

 L840 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L840

 P900 L840 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon P900

 L840 P900 
ReleasedFebruary 2015March 2015Same generation
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 comes with outside dimensions 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 P900 has sizing of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") having a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

See the Nikon L840 versus Nikon P900 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the L840 versus the P900.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and P900 is 67 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specifications. The visual below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and P900.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files though you would want to take the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P900 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography details
Nikon P900 Street photography details
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors (538g)
45
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than competition (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L840
Sports photography with Nikon P900
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excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery pack (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
56
great zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography factors
Nikon P900 Travel photography factors
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great battery pack (590 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (538g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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good battery life (360 per charge)
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
great reach (2000mm)
heavier than competition (899 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (590 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (360 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging details
Nikon P900 Vlogging details
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fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors (538g)
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rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competition (899 grams)
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix P900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2015-03-02
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lb) 899 grams (1.98 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 590 images 360 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $400 $600