| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Nikon |
| Model | Coolpix L840 |
| Predecessor Model | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
| MSRP | $299 |
| Camera Type | Point & Shoot |
| Body Type | Bridge |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Sensor Dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Total Pixels | 16.76 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 100 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Max Image Resolution | 4608 x 3456 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 4:3 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, normal |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Face Detection Live View |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range | 23 - 855 mm |
| Optical Zoom | 38x |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.0 - 6.5 |
| Min Normal Focus Distance | 30 cm |
| Min Macro Focus Distance | 1 cm |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Tilting |
| Screen Technology | TFT LCD |
| Touch Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 921k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 4 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 7.4 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | TTL Auto |
| Flash Range | 6.90 m at Auto ISO |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±2 (at 1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Micro |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Built-in Microphone | Mono |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Wi-Fi Version | 802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| NFC | |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 6.1 x 5.8 x 4.9" |
| Package Weight | 1.95 lb |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Pack | Supports alkaline, lithium, and NiMH batteries |
| Battery Life | 590 shots |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SC/SDHC/SDXC |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Orientation Sensor | |
| Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System | |
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