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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6500 front
Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 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 S6500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 95 x 58 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L840 versus Nikon S6500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the S6500 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 2 years after the S6500 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the L840 grades versus the S6500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon S6500

 L840 S6500 
RevealedFebruary 2015January 2013Newer by 26 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S6500 over the Nikon L840

 S6500 L840 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon S6500

 L840 S6500 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 comes with outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon S6500 has measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the L840 against the S6500.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and S6500 is 67 and 92 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The picture below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and S6500.

As you have seen, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent L840 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S6500 as a Portrait photography camera
36
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
44
manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Nikon S6500 Street photography advice
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average in class (538g)
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (250g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6500 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Nikon S6500
57
good battery pack (590 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (538 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average (250 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
Nikon S6500 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (590 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S6500 as a Vlogging camera
27
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of external mic support
heavier than average in class (538g)
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (250 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S6500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon S6500
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix S6500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix S6500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-01-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - AMOLED display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538g (1.19 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 95 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $400 $170