Nikon L840 vs Sony HX9V

Below is a comprehensive assessment of the Nikon L840 versus Sony HX9V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the HX9V (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L840 was introduced 3 years later than the HX9V and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX9V being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the L840 scores vs the HX9V in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon L840 Gallery & Sony HX9V Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon L840 has outside 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) whilst the Sony HX9V has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L840 versus Sony HX9V in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the L840 against the HX9V.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and HX9V is 67 and 91 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and HX9V.

As you can tell, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of pictures but you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more recent L840 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.