Nikon L840
Superzoom Camera
 vs Canon SX510 HS
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L840

Best price $297
  • 79% more battery life 590 shots vs 330 shots
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 461k dots
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Newer camera March 2015 vs October 2013
  • Longer optical zoom 38.0× vs 30.0×
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 1080p 24fps
  • Viewscreen flips out SX510 HS does not have a flip out viewscreen
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L840

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

Best price
$279
  • Weighs a little bit less than the L840 12.3 oz vs 19 oz
  • Smaller body size 35 in³ vs 53 in³
  • Slightly cheaper street price $279 vs $297
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX510 HS

What the Nikon L840 and Canon SX510 HS have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • Wi-Fi

What’s missing from both the Nikon L840 and the Canon SX510 HS

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
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