Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L840

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L830 and the Nikon Coolpix L840, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 was introduced in January 2014 and Nikon Coolpix L840 was introduced in February 2015. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • 6.7 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L840 Highlights

      • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
      • 7.4 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      • Built-In Wi-Fi

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L840.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      •   Small Sensor
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 590 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   Weight - 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L830

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L830 over Nikon Coolpix L840.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L840
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/6.5
      Image Stabilization vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Lighter 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) vs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L840

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L840 over Nikon Coolpix L830.

      Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L840
      Lower Native ISO 125 vs 100
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 6,400
      Reachs More Telephoto 765 mm vs 855 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 34x vs 38x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 50 cm vs 30 cm
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/4000 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 6.7 fps vs 7.4 fps
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 390 shots vs 590 shots

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L840
        Cheap$299$299
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2006,400
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro Micro
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L840
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life390 shots590 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L840 have 3.0" Tilting screens with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes cameras very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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      Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L840 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L830 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200. Nikon Coolpix L840 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L830 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix L840 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L830 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      Built-in Wi-Fi on Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L840 has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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      NFC on Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L840 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Nikon Coolpix L830 has a Micro HDMI and Nikon Coolpix L840 has a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix L840 comes with Supports alkaline, lithium, and NiMH batteries battery pack with battery life of 590 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix L830, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L840. Nikon Coolpix L830 can shoot continuously up to 6.7 fps. Nikon Coolpix L840 can shoot continuously up to 7.4 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix L830 and 6.90 m at Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix L840..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L830 body has dimensions of 110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58") and Nikon Coolpix L840 body has dimensions of 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78"). Nikon Coolpix L830 weighs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L840 weighs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      110 mm

      76 mm

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      114 mm

      89 mm

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      91 mm

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      96 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L840 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      GOOD
      73
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 590 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      GOOD
      71
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 590 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      GOOD
      77
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      GOOD
      81
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      GOOD
      79
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 590 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L830 and Nikon Coolpix L840 and give them scores of 58 and 56 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      OVERALL
      58
      OVERALL
      56

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      BAD
      38
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/4000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 7.4 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      78
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 590 shots


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