Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- 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
- Superseded the Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
- 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
- Revealed October 2011
- Successor is Sony HX200V
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Overview
Lets examine more in depth at the Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX100V (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe L840 was launched 3 years after the HX100V which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the L840 grades against the HX100V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery and Sony HX100V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony HX100V
L840 | HX100V | |||
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Revealed | February 2015 | October 2011 | More modern by 41 months |
Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon L840
HX100V | L840 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony HX100V
L840 | HX100V | |||
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Screen type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 921k | Exact same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon L840 enjoys physical 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 Sony HX100V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs).
Look at the Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the L840 compared to the HX100V.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and HX100V.
Plainly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The fresher L840 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2015-02-10 | 2011-10-21 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | BIONZ |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 27-810mm (30.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/2.8-5.6 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.4 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 12.70 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 538 grams (1.19 pounds) | 577 grams (1.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Style of battery | AA | - |
Battery ID | - | NP-FH50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $400 | $429 |