Reasons to choose Coolpix L840
Released in 2015, Coolpix L840 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 538 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L840
vs Nikon Coolpix S9900
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L84028 mm²
Coolpix S9900- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L840 and Coolpix S9900 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L840MetricCoolpix S9900
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
538 gWeight289 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
Four AA-size batteriesBatteryLi-ion Battery EN-EL12 Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L840 and Coolpix S9900 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S9900 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L840 and Coolpix S9900 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix L840 and Coolpix S9900 were both released in 2015. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S9900
Released in 2015, Coolpix S9900 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 289 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.