Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-50

On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L840 and Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 2 years after the SH-50 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-50 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the L840 scores versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Olympus SH-50. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.

For those who are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L840 provides outer measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SH-50 has specifications of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the L840 compared to the SH-50.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and SH-50 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and SH-50.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger L840 will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.