Nikon L840 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L840 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SZ-16 iHS (16MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was announced 2 years later than the SZ-16 iHS and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the L840 scores against the SZ-16 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Olympus SZ-16 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Olympus SZ-16 iHS Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 offers physical 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) and the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Nikon L840 versus Olympus SZ-16 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the L840 vs the SZ-16 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and SZ-16 iHS is 67 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and SZ-16 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent L840 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.