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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Launched February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon L830
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon L840 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 2 years after the Galaxy Camera which is quite a serious 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the L840 scores against the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L840 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2013More modern by 25 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon L840

 Galaxy Camera L840 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L840 Galaxy Camera 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") and a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the L840 compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and Galaxy Camera is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you should always factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The younger L840 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
36
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography features
51
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (538 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
51
incredible zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
great battery (590 per charge)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
great reach (855mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography advice
43
really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
great battery (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
50
has manual focus
really wide (23mm)
lovely big screen (4.8 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging advice
27
really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others (538 grams)
37
really wide (23mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have external mic jack
lighter than average in class (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung Galaxy Camera
Also called as - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 2013-02-19
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 921k dot 922k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 16 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 pounds) 300 grams (0.66 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Form of battery AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $400 $450