Nikon L840 vs Sony HX99
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(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
- Succeeded the Nikon L830
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released September 2018
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On this page, we will be analyzing the Nikon L840 and Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty close but the L840 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Photography GlossaryThe L840 was announced 4 years prior to the HX99 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L840 grades versus the HX99 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony HX99
| L840 | HX99 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon L840
| HX99 | L840 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | September 2018 |  | February 2015 | More modern by 43 months |
| Focus manually |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony HX99
| L840 | HX99 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3.00" | Equal screen sizing |
| Screen resolution | 921k |  | 921k | Identical screen resolution |
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L840 features outside measurements of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the L840 vs the HX99.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the L840 and HX99 is 67 and 91 respectively.
Nikon L840 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and HX99.
Plainly, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The L840 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will render extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged L840 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Nikon L840 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix L840 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Released | 2015-02-10 | 2018-09-01 |
| Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 18 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 23-855mm (37.2x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.5 | f/3.5-6.4 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3" | 3.00" |
| Resolution of display | 921 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 638 thousand dots |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 7.4 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
| Flash options | - | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 538 gr (1.19 lbs) | 242 gr (0.53 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
| 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 | 360 photos |
| Battery type | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $400 | $469 |