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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V

Portability
67
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Key Specs

Nikon L840
(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  • Superseded the Nikon L830
Sony HX100V
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony HX100V

 L840 HX100V 
RevealedFebruary 2015October 2011More modern by 41 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Nikon L840

 HX100V L840 
Focus manually More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony HX100V

 L840 HX100V 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HX100V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 Portrait photography advice
Sony HX100V Portrait photography advice
36
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
39
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Street photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Street photography camera
51
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
heavier than average (538 grams)
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than average in class (577g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography info
Sony HX100V Sports photography info
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
good battery (590 shots)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Sony HX100V
57
good battery (590 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (855mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than average (538g)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony HX100V as a Landscape photography camera
43
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery (590 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Sony HX100V Vlogging advice
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic support
heavier than average (538g)
25
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
heavier than average in class (577 grams)
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX100V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Sony HX100V
 Nikon Coolpix L840Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V
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
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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