Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
- Introduced February 2015
- Earlier Model is Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2014
Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview
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").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
L840 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | January 2014 | More modern by 14 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon L840
Galaxy Camera 2 | L840 | |||
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Manually focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1037k | 921k | Sharper screen (+116k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
L840 | Galaxy Camera 2 | |||
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Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Samsung |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2015-02-10 | 2014-01-02 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 4.8" |
Resolution of screen | 921 thousand dot | 1,037 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | - | HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.4 frames/s | 5.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 3.80 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 538 grams (1.19 lb) | 283 grams (0.62 lb) |
Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 400 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | Built-in |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SC/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $400 | $400 |