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Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Olympus Stylus 1 front
Portability
79
Imaging
38
Features
65
Overall
48

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 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
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Launched November 2013
  • Refreshed by Olympus 1s
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon L840 and Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the L840 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The L840 was introduced 15 months later than the 1 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the L840 scores vs the 1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus 1

 L840 1 
LaunchedFebruary 2015November 2013More recent by 15 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Nikon L840

 1 L840 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus 1

 L840 1 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L840 comes with exterior dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the L840 versus the 1.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and 1 is 67 and 79 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing technical specs. The graphic here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and 1.

As you have seen, both cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The L840 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Nikon L840 will deliver greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L840 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Olympus 1
36
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
49
you can focus manually
above average flash sync (1/2,000s)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Olympus 1 Street photography advice
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (538g)
71
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
comes with focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 1 as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
great battery pack (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Olympus 1 Travel photography advice
57
good battery life (590 per charge)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (855mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (538 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
61
great battery pack (410 shots)
comes with focus via touch
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
Olympus 1 Landscape photography info
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (590 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (410 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
27
decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than competitors in class (538 grams)
32
fairly wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus 1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Olympus 1
 Nikon Coolpix L840Olympus Stylus 1
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Olympus Stylus 1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2013-11-25
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 28-300mm (10.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/2000 seconds
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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lb) 402 grams (0.89 lb)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 51
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 179
Other
Battery life 590 photos 410 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - BLS-5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $400 $700