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Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon D5000

4.47 in
3.08 in
Nikon Coolpix L840 Digital Camera
Nikon Coolpix L840
5.0 in
4.09 in
Nikon D5000 Digital Camera
Nikon D5000
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Full Comparison

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in0.93 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx13.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:33:2
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px4288 x 2848 px

Image

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
ISO
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 3200
  • 6400
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO minimum125200
ISO maximum64003200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px4288 x 2848 px
White balance presets512
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
  • Shade
  • Sunny
Custom white balanceyesyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
  • JPG
  • RAW
Image stabilizeryesno
Image stabilization typeOpticalNo
Uncompressed formatNoRAW

Optics and focus

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Optical zoom38.0 x5.8 x
Digital zoom4.0 x5.8 x
Maximum aperture33.5
Focus adjustmentAutoAuto/Manual
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Tracking Auto Focus
  • Face detection
  • Servo Auto Focus
  • Single Auto Focus
Auto Focus (AF) lockyesyes
Number of focus points9911
Image stabiliserOpticalLens based only

Screen and viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Screen size3.0 in2.7 in
Articulated LCDyesyes
Screen technologyLCD TFTLCD
Screen dots921000230000
Touch screennono
Live viewyesyes
ViewfinderNone
Optical

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Electronic
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s30.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s1.0 s
Shutter prioritynoyes
Aperture prioritynoyes
Manual exposure modenoyes
Exposure compensation plus25
Exposure compensation minus-2-5
Expousure compensation steps1/3
  • 1/3
  • 1/2
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20
Histogramyesyes
WB BracketingNo
Yes
Subject / scene modesyesyes
Built-in flashyesyes
Flash range6.917
Flash modesAuto
  • Redeye Reduction
  • Slow Sync
External flashnoyes
Continuous drive7.4 fps4.0 fps
Scene modesFireworks
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Close-up
  • Dawn
  • Dusk
  • Food
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryesyes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyesyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 5
  • 10
  • 20

Videography features

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px1280 x 720 px
Video recordingyesyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
  • 640 x 424
  • 1280 x 720
HD typeFull HDHD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
AVI
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
NTSC
Max frame rate (highest resolution)50.0 fps24.0 fps

Audio features

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Built-in microphoneyesyes
Microphone typeStereoMono
Audio systemStereoMono

Design

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Body typeBridgeSLR
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • Violet
Black
Environmentally sealednono

Dimensions

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Weight18.98 oz19.75 oz
Width4.47 in5.0 in
Height3.08 in4.09 in
Depth3.78 in3.15 in

Storage

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Memory slots11
Storage types
  • SC
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • Exif 2.3
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.21

Power

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Power source typeBattery
  • AC
  • Battery
  • USB
Battery life (CIPA)590510
Battery technologyAlkaline
Lithium-Ion
Number of batteries supported41
AC adapter includedyesyes

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
HDMIyesyes
USB version2.02.0
WirelessBuilt-InEye-Fi Connected
Remote controlyesyes
PictBridgeyesyes
NFCyesno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yesno
Bluetoothnono

Other features

Nikon Coolpix L840Nikon Coolpix L840
Nikon D5000Nikon D5000
Timelapse recordingnoyes
GPSnono
Orientation sensoryesyes
Energy Star certifiednono
Tripod mounting supportedyesyes
Image editing modesCropTrimming

Pros & Cons

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