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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 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
  • Announced February 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon L830
Olympus SH-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2014
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon L840 and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 11 months after the SH-1 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L840 scores vs the SH-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Olympus SH-1

 L840 SH-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2015March 2014Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon L840

 SH-1 L840 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Olympus SH-1

 L840 SH-1 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 enjoys outer measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the L840 versus the SH-1.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and SH-1 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The pic below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and SH-1.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you should take the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher L840 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
37
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
Olympus SH-1 Street photography highlights
51
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (538g)
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition (271 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-1 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery life (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
51
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography features
Olympus SH-1 Travel photography features
57
good battery life (590 CIPA)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
74
good battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
supports focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-1 Landscape photography advice
43
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (590 shots)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
49
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
good battery pack (380 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging details
Olympus SH-1 Vlogging details
27
pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (538 grams)
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
lighter than competition (271 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Nikon L840 vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Olympus SH-1
 Nikon Coolpix L840Olympus Stylus SH-1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Olympus Stylus SH-1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-02-10 2014-03-31
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4fps 12.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 lbs) 271 grams (0.60 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Price at release $400 $349