Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was launched 2 years later than the Galaxy Camera 3G and that is quite a big gap as far as technology 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 3G being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the L840 grades versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 has outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the L840 compared to the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 67 and 90 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the L840 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you need to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The younger L840 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.