Nikon L840 vs Nikon S8200

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon L840 and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 3 years after the S8200 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S8200 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the L840 matches up vs the S8200 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Nikon Coolpix S8200. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Nikon S8200 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 provides external measurements 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 S8200 has dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L840 and Nikon S8200 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the L840 vs the S8200.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and S8200 is 67 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and S8200.

Clearly, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images however you should really factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer L840 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.