Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon Coolpix L820

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L840 and the Nikon Coolpix L820, 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 L820 was introduced in January 2013. Let us first list highlights of the models.

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.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L840 over Nikon Coolpix L820.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L820 over Nikon Coolpix L840.

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.

Screen

Nikon Coolpix L840 and Nikon Coolpix L820 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 L820 has a Fixed screen

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 L820 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.16 x 4.62 mm and a total area of 21.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

Nikon Coolpix L820 has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Nikon Coolpix L840 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. Nikon Coolpix L820 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The cameras do not have image stabilization.

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

Cameras have 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. 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 L820 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 320 shots.

External Storage Slots

Nikon Coolpix L840 has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L820 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L840, and up to 1/4000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L820. Nikon Coolpix L840 can shoot continuously up to 7.4 fps. Nikon Coolpix L820 can shoot continuously up to 8.0 fps.

Flash

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

Nikon Coolpix L840 body has dimensions of 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78") and Nikon Coolpix L820 body has dimensions of 111 x 76 x 85 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.35"). Nikon Coolpix L840 weighs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L820 weighs 470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz).

Nikon Coolpix L840

Nikon Coolpix L820

114 mm

89 mm

111 mm

76 mm

89 mm

76 mm