Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L840 and Sony HX50V, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX50V (20MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L840 was manufactured 22 months later than the HX50V making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L840 matches up against the HX50V when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery and Sony HX50V Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 provides outside dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony HX50V has dimensions of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L840 vs the HX50V.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and HX50V is 67 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The visual here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the L840 and HX50V.

All in all, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Sony HX50V to offer you greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The newer L840 will have a benefit in sensor tech.