Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4
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![Nikon Coolpix L840 front Nikon Coolpix L840 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L840/Nikon-L840-front.jpg)
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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Key Specs
(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
- Earlier Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 205g - 102 x 59 x 29mm
- Launched August 2010
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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Overview
The following is a detailed assessment of the Nikon L840 and Ricoh CX4, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Ricoh. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and CX4 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The L840 was revealed 4 years after the CX4 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Ricoh CX4 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the L840 scores versus the CX4 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Ricoh CX4. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery & Ricoh CX4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Ricoh CX4
L840 | CX4 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2010 | Newer by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 920k | Sharper display (+1k dot) |
Reasons to pick Ricoh CX4 over the Nikon L840
CX4 | L840 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Ricoh CX4
L840 | CX4 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Ricoh CX4 has specifications of 102mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs).
Examine the Nikon L840 and Ricoh CX4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view scale comparison of the L840 and the CX4.
![Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Ricoh-CX4-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and CX4 is 67 and 92 respectively.
![Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Ricoh-CX4-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specs. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and CX4.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to show extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher L840 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.
![Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Ricoh-CX4-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L840-vs-Ricoh-CX4-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon L840 vs Ricoh CX4 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Ricoh CX4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Ricoh |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Ricoh CX4 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2010-08-19 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Smooth Imaging Engine IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 28-300mm (10.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 8 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.4 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 4.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 538 gr (1.19 pounds) | 205 gr (0.45 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 102 x 59 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photographs | - |
Battery style | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | DB-100 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 10 or Custom) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $400 | $211 |