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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Samsung WB750 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
50
Overall
42

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 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
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
Samsung WB750
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-432mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 193g - 105 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed September 2011
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB750, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the L840 (16MP) and WB750 (13MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was unveiled 3 years later than the WB750 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung WB750 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the L840 scores versus the WB750 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Samsung WB750

 L840 WB750 
RevealedFebruary 2015September 2011More recent by 42 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k460kClearer display (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung WB750 over the Nikon L840

 WB750 L840 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB750

 L840 WB750 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon L840 features external dimensions 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 WB750 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L840 and Samsung WB750 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the L840 and the WB750.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and WB750 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and WB750.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L840 to deliver extra detail having an extra 3MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more recent L840 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography info
Samsung WB750 Portrait photography info
36
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
42
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography highlights
Samsung WB750 Street photography highlights
51
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (538g)
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (193g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung WB750 as a Sports photography camera
51
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
good battery (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (24-432mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography features
Samsung WB750 Travel photography features
57
good battery (590 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long reach (855mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (538g)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than others in class (193g)
sensor resolution is decent (13MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (432mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L840
Landscape photography with Samsung WB750
43
relatively wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery (590 shots)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (13 megapixels)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging highlights
Samsung WB750 Vlogging highlights
27
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (538 grams)
34
rather wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (193g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic jack
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Nikon L840 vs Samsung WB750 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Samsung WB750
 Nikon Coolpix L840Samsung WB750
General Information
Make Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Samsung WB750
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2011-09-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4096 x 3072
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 24-432mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.30 m
Flash options - On, Off, Fill, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30/15 fps), 640 x 480 (30/15 fps), 320x 240 fps (30/15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 grams (1.19 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 105 x 59 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 590 shots -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $400 $339