Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon Coolpix L810

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L840 and the Nikon Coolpix L810, 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 L840 was introduced in February 2015 and Nikon Coolpix L810 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      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

      Nikon Coolpix L810 Highlights

      • 16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 921k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.2 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      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 L840 and Nikon Coolpix L810.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Internal Storage

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   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 - 300 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      •   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)
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L840

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L840 over Nikon Coolpix L810.

      Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon Coolpix L810
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 1,600
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 855 mm vs 585 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 38x vs 26x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.1
      Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
      Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.4 fps vs 1.2 fps
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Built-In Wi-Fi vs
      Longer Battery Life 590 shots vs 300 shots

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L810

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L810 over Nikon Coolpix L840.

      Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon Coolpix L810
      Higher Sensor Resolution 16 Megapixel vs 16.1 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 100 vs 80
      Center Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.9
      Image Stabilization vs
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 4 sec vs 30 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/8000 sec
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Lighter 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) vs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

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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 L840 Nikon Coolpix L810
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,4001,600
        Face Detection
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Micro
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L840 Nikon Coolpix L810
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Viewfinder
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life590 shots300 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L840 and Nikon Coolpix L810 have 3.0" screens with 921k dot resolution. Nikon Coolpix L840 has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix L810 has a Fixed screen

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      Nikon Coolpix L840 with Tilting screen

      Sensor

      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 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Nikon Coolpix L810 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L840 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix L810 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L810 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 L840 has a Micro HDMI and Nikon Coolpix L810 has an 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 and Nikon Coolpix L810 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L840 has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L840, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L810. Nikon Coolpix L840 can shoot continuously up to 7.4 fps. Nikon Coolpix L810 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.


      Flash

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

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L840 body has dimensions of 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78") and Nikon Coolpix L810 body has dimensions of 111 x 76 x 83 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.27"). Nikon Coolpix L840 weighs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L810 weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      114 mm

      89 mm

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      111 mm

      76 mm

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      89 mm

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      76 mm

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      96 mm

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      83 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L840 and Nikon Coolpix L810

      Nikon Coolpix L840 and Nikon Coolpix L810 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 L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      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 L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      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
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      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
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      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)
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      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
      GOOD
      82
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L840 and Nikon Coolpix L810 and give them scores of 56 and 54 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 L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      OVERALL
      56
      OVERALL
      54

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      POOR
      52
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      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
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   High Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/8000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.2 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      BAD
      14
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      GOOD
      78
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Nikon Coolpix L840

      Nikon Coolpix L810

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 590 shots
      POOR
      40
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 300 shots
      •   Internal Storage


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