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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V 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
  • Revealed February 2015
  • Older Model is Nikon L830
Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V Overview

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L840 versus Sony HX200V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX200V (18MP) is fairly well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L840 was brought out 2 years later than the HX200V and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the L840 matches up against the HX200V in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony HX200V

 L840 HX200V 
ReleasedFebruary 2015May 2012More recent by 34 months

Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Nikon L840

 HX200V L840 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony HX200V

 L840 HX200V 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has exterior dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") along with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX200V has specifications of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the L840 and the HX200V.

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and HX200V is 67 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and HX200V.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX200V to resolve greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer L840 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L840
Portrait photography with Sony HX200V
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
45
focusing manually
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L840
Street photography with Sony HX200V
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than average (538 grams)
51
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Sony HX200V Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (590 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
56
incredible zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 Travel photography advice
Sony HX200V Travel photography advice
57
good battery pack (590 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than average (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
better than average battery life (450 per charge)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (27mm)
long reach (810mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (583 grams)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography information
Sony HX200V Landscape photography information
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reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
good battery pack (590 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
50
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
better than average battery life (450 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L840
Vlogging with Sony HX200V
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than average (538 grams)
27
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone port
more heavy than competition (583g)
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX200V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Sony HX200V
 Nikon Coolpix L840Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix L840 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2015-02-10 2012-05-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-855mm (37.2x) 27-810mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 12.40 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 538 gr (1.19 lb) 583 gr (1.29 lb)
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 photos 450 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-FH50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $400 $480