Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L840 versus Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was announced 2 years later than the S9300 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the L840 grades against the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has exterior 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 S9300 has specifications of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the L840 compared to the S9300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and S9300 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading specs. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and S9300.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images but you would want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher L840 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.