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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon L840 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 11 months later than the S810c so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the L840 matches up versus the S810c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon S810c

 L840 S810c 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015April 2014More recent by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon L840

 S810c L840 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon S810c

 L840 S810c 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 comes with external 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) whilst the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L840 and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the L840 against the S810c.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and S810c is 67 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and S810c.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger L840 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography information
Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
36
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Nikon S810c
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (538 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography features
Nikon S810c Sports photography features
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (590 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
57
better than average battery (590 shots)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (538g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
supports touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
better than average battery (590 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging information
Nikon S810c Vlogging information
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (538g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have mic socket
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 shots 270 shots
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $400 $350