Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB35F

Its time to examine more in depth at the Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB35F, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WB35F (16MP) is fairly comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released 14 months later than the WB35F making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB35F being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the L840 grades versus the WB35F in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Samsung WB35F. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Samsung WB35F Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 has got outer 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 WB35F has proportions of 101mm x 61mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the L840 versus the WB35F.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and WB35F is 67 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing specifications. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and WB35F.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of images though you may want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent L840 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.