Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V
Portability
67 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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67 Imaging
41 Features
48 Overall
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Portability
89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
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89 Imaging
45 Features
57 Overall
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V Key Specs
Nikon L840
(Full Review)
(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
- Announced February 2015
- Replaced the Nikon L830
Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Increase to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
- 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced April 2013
- Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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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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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.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony HX50V
| L840 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2015 |  | April 2013 | Fresher by 22 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Nikon L840
| HX50V | L840 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | More accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony HX50V
| L840 | HX50V | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display sizing |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V Physical Comparison
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.
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V Sensor Comparison
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.
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Portrait photography camera
MP count decent (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Nikon L840 Street photography factors
Sony HX50V Street photography factors
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (538 grams)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (272g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Nikon L840 as a Sports photography camera
Sony HX50V as a Sports photography camera
amazing zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (590 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
great battery power (400 CIPA)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel photography with Nikon L840
Travel photography with Sony HX50V
good battery pack (590 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long reach (855mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition (538 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
great battery power (400 shots)
lighter than average (272g)
good megapixels (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
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Nikon L840 Landscape photography advice
Sony HX50V Landscape photography advice
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (590 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
great battery power (400 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Nikon L840 Vlogging highlights
Sony HX50V Vlogging highlights
really wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic jack
heavier than competition (538 grams)
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (272g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX50V Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2013-04-24 |
| Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5184 x 2920 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5 - 6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 921 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | XtraFine LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 7.4 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.60 m |
| Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| 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) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 538 grams (1.19 lbs) | 272 grams (0.60 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 400 photos |
| Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Price at launch | $400 | $439 |
