Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L840 and Sony WX300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the L840 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L840 was released 24 months later than the WX300 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L840 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the L840 matches up against the WX300 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L840 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L840 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L840 comes with 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) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Nikon L840 and Sony WX300 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the L840 compared to the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L840 and WX300 is 67 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specs. The graphic here will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L840 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony WX300 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more modern L840 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.