• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 20.1 megapixels
  • 26.00mm - 182.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 855.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S3500 advantages over Nikon L840

  • Less expensive
    $140 vs $300 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 96 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    129g vs 538g
    Lighter weight
  • More pixels
    20.1 vs 16.1 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Nikon L840 advantages over Nikon S3500

  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Tiltable vs Fixed
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    855 mm vs 182 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 740 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • More dots on screen
    921k vs 230k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • Wider angle lens
    23 mm vs 26 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    7.4 fps vs 1.1 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony WX80

Nikon S3500
Sony WX80
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Sony WX80

Nikon L840
Sony WX80
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon L840 vs Sony WX80

Compared to Canon 130 IS

Nikon S3500
Canon 130 IS
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Canon 130 IS

Nikon L840
Canon 130 IS
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $250
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L840 vs Canon 130 IS

Compared to Nikon S5200

Nikon S3500
Nikon S5200
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • More dots on screen

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S5200

Nikon L840
Nikon S5200
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $199
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Thinner

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon S5200

Compared to Nikon P530

Nikon S3500
Nikon P530
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Nikon P530

Nikon L840
Nikon P530
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon P530

Compared to Nikon B500

Nikon S3500
Nikon B500
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Tiltable Screen

Compare Nikon S3500 vs Nikon B500

Nikon L840
Nikon B500
  • $300
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • $322
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Bluetooth

Compare Nikon L840 vs Nikon B500

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