Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix L840 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix L840 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P1000 vs Nikon Coolpix L840 Specs

Coolpix P1000

  • Introduced in July 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 81.00mm (3.2″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-3000mm (125x), f2.8-8.0
  • WiFi built-in
  • 146.3 x 118.8 x 181.3mm³ (5.8″ x 4.7″ x 7.1″)
  • 1415g (45.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P1000

Coolpix L840

  • Introduced in February 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 5 frames/second
  • 125 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 22-855mm (38x), f3.0-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 113.5 x 78.3 x 96mm³ (4.5″ x 3.1″ x 3.8″)
  • 536g (17.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L840

Coolpix P1000 vs Coolpix L840: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix L840 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P1000 a better choice

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix L840
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

7 5
Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 125 – 6400 ISO
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
External microphone (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P1000 are that the camera is faster, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the superior video recording and the connector for an external microphone.

The Coolpix P1000 scores 16 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L840

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix L840
Longer battery life (3, photos)

250 600
Weighs less (2)

1415g
(45.6 oz.)		 536g
(17.3 oz.)
More portable (2)

3151cm³
(198 cu.in.)		 853cm³
(54 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L840 are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the Coolpix P1000 and the more compact size.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix L840.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P1000

Coolpix L840
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
WiFi
Nikon Coolpix P1000 VS Nikon Coolpix L840 Dimensions

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P1000

Nikon Coolpix L840

16
7

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P1000 as better choice.