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Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon Coolpix L830
Camera summary
The Nikon Coolpix L830, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2014.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
3.3 out of 5 stars
|
| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.4 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.4 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L820, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix L820
Successor
This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix L840, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.
Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.
Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix L840
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.
Nikon Coolpix L840
Camera summary
The Nikon Coolpix L840, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Feb. 10, 2015.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
|---|---|
| Autofocus specs |
3.6 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Photography features |
2.1 out of 5 stars
|
| Physical |
0.5 out of 5 stars
|
| Average Score |
2.7 out of 5 stars
|
Predecessor
This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L830, with advanced features and improved performance.
Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix L830
Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 1920 x 1080 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, H.264.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
|---|---|---|
| Af center | No |
No |
| Af continuous | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
No |
| Af selective | Yes |
Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
Yes |
| Af touch | No |
No |
| Af tracking | Yes |
Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - | - |
| Number of focus points | - | - |
Connectivity |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| HDMI | Yes |
Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | - | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO dynamic range | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO low light ISO | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| DXO overall score | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Exposure mode |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| AF area | No |
No |
| average | No |
No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
Yes |
| partial | No |
No |
| spot | Yes |
Yes |
General |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| AKA | - | - |
| announced | Jan. 7, 2014 | Feb. 10, 2015 |
| Body type | SLR-like (bridge) | SLR-like (bridge) |
| brand | Nikon | Nikon |
| msrp | $329.99 | $399.95 |
| model | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Predecessor model | Nikon Coolpix L820 | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
| Successor model | Nikon Coolpix L840 | |
Lense |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Focal length multiplier | - | - |
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Manual focus | No |
No |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | 1cm |
| Number of lenses | - | - |
Other features |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| GPS | - | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Storage type | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
No |
Photography features |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| AE bracketing | No |
No |
| Aperture priority | No |
No |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
Yes |
| Exposure compensation | No |
No |
| External flash | No |
No |
| Flash modes | n/a | n/a |
| Flash range | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Image stabilization | Yes |
Yes |
| Manual exposure mode | No |
No |
| Max continuous shooting | 7.0 fps | 7.4 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/4000s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 | 4 |
| Shutter priority | No |
No |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Yes |
Physical |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Battery life | 390 shots | 590 shots |
| Battery model | - | - |
| Battery type | AA | AA |
| Crush proof | No |
No |
| Dust proof | No |
No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
No |
| Freeze proof | No |
No |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm | 114 x 89 x 96mm |
| Shock proof | No |
No |
| Water proof | No |
No |
| Weight | 508 grs | 538 grs |
Screen |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Live view | Yes |
Yes |
| Screen resolution | 921 | 921 |
| Screen size | - | - |
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Touch screen | No |
No |
Sensor |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | - |
| Max image resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 100 |
| RAW support | No |
No |
| Sensor area | - | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55 mm | 6.17 x 4.55 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 | 16 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3-inch | 1/2.3' |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Headphone port |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| Headphone port | No |
No |
| Max video resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Microphone port | No |
No |
| Video formats | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
Viewfinder |
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix L840 |
| viewfinder | - | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder | no electronic viewfinder |