Nikon L840 vs Sony HX80

Here is a extensive overview of the Nikon L840 vs Sony HX80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX80 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released 13 months prior to the HX80 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the L840 grades vs the HX80 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Sony HX80 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 has outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") with a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX80 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon L840 vs Sony HX80 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the L840 vs the HX80.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HX80 is 67 and 91 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and HX80.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX80 to render extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older L840 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.