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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Superseded the Nikon S9100
  • Replacement is Nikon S9500
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon S9300

 L840 S9300 
LaunchedFebruary 2015July 2012Fresher by 32 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon L840

 S9300 L840 

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon S9300

 L840 S9300 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

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).

Check the Nikon L840 versus Nikon S9300 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

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

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
Nikon S9300 Street photography highlights
51
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography factors
Nikon S9300 Sports photography factors
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Nikon S9300 Travel photography advice
57
good battery (590 CIPA)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
66
lighter than competition in class (215g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography details
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Nikon S9300
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (538 grams)
34
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-07-16
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 gr (1.19 pounds) 215 gr (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 photographs 200 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $249