Nikon L840 vs Sony RX10

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon L840 versus Sony RX10, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the RX10 (20MP) is very close but the L840 (1/2.3") and RX10 (1") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The L840 was released 11 months later than the RX10 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the L840 matches up versus the RX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L840 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon L840 Gallery & Sony RX10 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L840 offers outer dimensions of 114mm x 89mm x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") having a weight of 538 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony RX10 has sizing of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") and a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L840 compared to the RX10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L840 and RX10 is 67 and 58 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L840 and RX10.

All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The L840 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony RX10 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern L840 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.