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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Released February 2015
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L830
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced August 2012
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon L840 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 2 years after the Galaxy Camera 4G which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L840 scores against the Galaxy Camera 4G with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L840 Galaxy Camera 4G 
AnnouncedFebruary 2015August 2012More modern by 30 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L840

 Galaxy Camera 4G L840 
Display dimensions4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L840 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon L840 enjoys outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L840 and the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 67 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern L840 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography features
36
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (590 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
45
excellent zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography features
57
good battery life (590 CIPA)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (538 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
good battery life (590 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
big screen (4.8 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (538g)
37
pretty wide (23mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-02-10 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 4.8"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds -
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 7.4 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538g (1.19 lbs) 305g (0.67 lbs)
Physical 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 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 photos -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $550