Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was revealed 14 months after the Galaxy Camera 2 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the L840 matches up vs the Galaxy Camera 2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 offers physical measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has sizing of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the L840 against the Galaxy Camera 2.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and Galaxy Camera 2 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Normally, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and Galaxy Camera 2.

All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of images although you will need to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more recent L840 is going to have an edge in sensor tech.