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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300

Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix L840 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Nikon L840
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-855mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 538g - 114 x 89 x 96mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Previous Model is Nikon L830
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Replacement is Sony WX350
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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L840 over the Sony WX300

 L840 WX300 
ReleasedFebruary 2015February 2013More recent by 24 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Nikon L840

 WX300 L840 

Common features in the Nikon L840 and Sony WX300

 L840 WX300 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L840 Street photography advice
Sony WX300 Street photography advice
51
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than others (538g)
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L840 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX300 Sports photography highlights
51
excellent zoom range (23-855mm 37.2 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
good battery life (590 per charge)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L840 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Travel photography camera
57
good battery life (590 shots)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (855mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (538 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competitors (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (500mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L840 Landscape photography features
Sony WX300 Landscape photography features
43
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery life (590 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
44
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L840 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than others (538g)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (166g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Nikon L840 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L840 and Sony WX300
 Nikon Coolpix L840Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L840 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2015-02-10 2013-02-20
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-855mm (37.2x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.4 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 4.30 m
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 538 gr (1.19 lbs) 166 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 89 x 96mm (4.5" x 3.5" x 3.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 590 photographs -
Style of battery AA -
Battery model - NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $400 $330