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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9700 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Superseded the Nikon L830
Nikon S9700
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
  • 232g - 110 x 64 x 35mm
  • Revealed February 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon S9500
  • Replacement is Nikon S9900
Photography Glossary

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the S9700 (16MP) is very well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was introduced 13 months later than the S9700 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S9700 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the L840 scores against the S9700 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Nikon S9700

 L840 S9700 
RevealedFebruary 2015February 2014Fresher by 13 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S9700 over the Nikon L840

 S9700 L840 

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Nikon S9700

 L840 S9700 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Nikon S9700 has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L840 vs the S9700.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and S9700 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and S9700.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs but you may want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L840 will have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography features
Nikon S9700 Portrait photography features
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
37
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Nikon S9700 Street photography factors
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (232 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography details
Nikon S9700 Sports photography details
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (590 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
53
great zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography features
Nikon S9700 Travel photography features
57
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (538g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (750mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S9700 as a Landscape photography camera
43
rather wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
45
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Nikon S9700 Vlogging advice
27
rather wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (538 grams)
34
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (232g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Nikon L840 vs Nikon S9700 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Nikon S9700
 Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix S9700
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix S9700
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2014-02-07
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 99
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-750mm (30.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.7-6.4
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.4fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash options - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/30/25p) 320 x 240 (240p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538g (1.19 lbs) 232g (0.51 lbs)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 110 x 64 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4")
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 images 300 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $400 $350