One other thing to note is that when zoomed in to 855mm (the maximum on the L840) the SX530 HS can use f5.6 – nearly half a stop brighter than either the L840 or the SX410 IS. It’s not until it gets close to its 1200mm equivalent maximum zoom that it stops down to f6.5. Competition in the budget bridge camera sector is strong, and with rivals like the Canon PowerShot SX520 HS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 sporting even more zoom range for less or similar money, the L840 does seem a little overpriced.

You’ll have no trouble composing high or low angle shots either, as the 3.0” screen will tilt 90 degrees up or down. It can’t flip 180 degrees to face forward though, so you’ll still have to guess the perfect selfie angle. The screen itself boasts the same specs as the outgoing L830’s monitor, with a high 921,000-dot resolution and very good viewing angles that make it easy to judge exposure and colour accuracy. However the screen still isn’t touch sensitive, and to cut costs, there’s no electronic viewfinder either. The Coolpix L840 offers various shooting modes and scene options, allowing users to customize their photos according to the environment or subject. It also has a wide range of ISO sensitivity settings, enabling the camera to perform well in different lighting conditions. Additionally, it features image stabilization technology, which reduces the chances of blurry photos caused by camera shake. The COOLPIX L840 has been leapfrogged by Canon’s PowerShot SX410 IS. Nikon has added 4x extra zoom, but Canon has managed a 10x increase with the SX410 IS. So where Nikon won the earlier contest with 34x vs 30x on the L830 and SX400 IS, now the tables are turned with 38x vs 40x. W]: Approx. 30 cm (1 ft) to infinity, [T]: Approx. 3.5 m (11 ft) to infinity, Macro mode: Approx. 1 cm (0.4 in.) to infinity (wide-angle position) (All distances measured from center of front surface of lens)Image capture is still taken care of by a 16.0-megapixel CMOS sensor, but Nikon has made some processing improvements. The sensitivity range is now up one stop to ISO6400 and the L840 will continuously shoot seven shots at 7.4 frames per second where the L830 could only capture five images at 6.7fps. The L840 is a typical bridge camera design, measuring 113.5 x 78.3 x 96.0 mm (4.5 x 3.1 x 3.8 in.). That makes it slightly larger than the camera it replaces, though this is still relatively compact for its class. A ready-to-shoot weight of 538g is also reasonable considering the L840 is powered by four AA batteries.

A longer lens and built-in wifi certainly makes the L840 a more attractive option than its predecessor, but is it enough to keep pace with the competition? Here I’ve compared the COOLPIX L840 alongside Canon’s SX410 IS and SX530 HS; the SX410 HS is similarly priced and the SX530 HS costs a little more. Read on to find out if the COOLPIX L840 is the best budget bridge super-zoom, or whether Canon has more to offer you. A HATÁLYOS JOGSZABÁLYOK ÁLTAL MEGENGEDETT MAXIMÁLIS MÉRTÉKBEN A NIKON A HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓT „VÁLTOZATLAN FORMÁBAN”, MINDENFÉLE JÓTÁLLÁS NÉLKÜL BOCSÁTJA RENDELKEZÉSRE, ÉS A NIKON, ILLETVE MUNKAVÁLLALÓI, FORGALMAZÓI, VISZONTELADÓI ÉS ÜGYNÖKEI KIFEJEZETTEN KIZÁRNAK MINDENNEMŰ, KIFEJEZETT VAGY HALLGATÓLAGOS JÓTÁLLÁST, NEM KIZÁRÓLAGOSAN IDEÉRTVE A KERESKEDELMI ÉRTÉKESÍTHETŐSÉGRE, EGY ADOTT CÉLRA VALÓ HASZNÁLHATÓSÁGRA ÉS A VISSZAÉLÉS-MENTESSÉGRE VONATKOZÓ HALLGATÓLAGOS JÓTÁLLÁST. A HATÁLYOS JOGSZABÁLYOK ÁLTAL MEGENGEDETT MAXIMÁLIS MÉRTÉKBEN A NIKON, ILLETVE MUNKAVÁLLALÓI, FORGALMAZÓI, VISZONTELADÓI ÉS ÜGYNÖKEI NEM GARANTÁLJÁK A HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ ALAPJÁN ELÉRHETŐ TELJESÍTMÉNYT VAGY EREDMÉNYT, ILLETVE AZT, HOGY A HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ MEGFELEL AZ ÖN ELVÁRÁSAINAK, VAGY MŰKÖDÉSE FOLYAMATOS, VALAMINT HIBA- ÉS VÍRUSMENTES LESZ. A HATÁLYOS JOGSZABÁLYOK ÁLTAL MEGENGEDETT MAXIMÁLIS MÉRTÉKBEN A NIKON, ILLETVE MUNKAVÁLLALÓI, FORGALMAZÓI, VISZONTELADÓI ÉS ÜGYNÖKEI NEM VÁLLALNAK FELELŐSSÉGET ÖN FELÉ A HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ HASZNÁLATÁBÓL EREDŐ BÁRMILYEN KÖZVETETT, KÖVETKEZMÉNYES VAGY VÉLETLENSZERŰ KÁRÉRT, VESZTESÉGÉRT ÉS KÖLTSÉGÉRT, LEGYEN AZ ANYAGI VESZTESÉG, ÜZLETI TEVÉKENYSÉG MEGSZAKADÁSA, VAGY BÁRMI MÁS, MÉG ABBAN AZ ESETBEN SEM, HA A NIKON, ILLETVE MUNKAVÁLLALÓI, FORGALMAZÓI, VISZONTELADÓI ÉS ÜGYNÖKEI ELŐZETES TÁJÉKOZTATÁST KAPTAK A KÁR, VESZTESÉG VAGY KÖLTSÉG LEHETŐSÉGÉRŐL. A FELELŐSSÉG ILYEN KIZÁRÁSA LÉNYEGI RÉSZE ENNEK A MEGÁLLAPODÁSNAK, ÉS A HASZNÁLATI ÚTMUTATÓ HASZNÁLATA CSAK EZEN KIZÁRÁS ELFOGADÁSÁVAL ENGEDÉLYEZETT. 4. ÁLTALÁNOS RENDELKEZÉSEK White Balance Performance -Auto white balance performs well under both tungsten and fluorescent lighting and the camera consistently produces a neutral colour balance. The same can’t be said for the manual fluorescent preset which leaves an obvious colour cast, though the tungsten preset is much better. The Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 is a new superzoom compact camera with a incredible 63x zoom lens. The Sony H400 also features a 20 megapixel CCD sensor, 720p HD video with stereo sound, 3-inch screen, electronic viewfinder and a range of manual shooting modes. Read our Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H400 review to find out if it's the right super-zoom camera for you... Review Roundup Approx. 590 shots when using alkaline batteries, Approx. 1240 shots when using lithium batteries, Approx. 740 shots when using EN-MH2 batteries

LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (×4) 3, Lens Cap LC-CP31 (with cord), USB Cable UC-E16, Camera Strap You'll also need to buy a memory card and a case or bag to keep your camera safe and protected - have a look at our complete guide to camera bags. Nikon Coolpix L840 Verdict

The L840’s bulky design with its large rubberised grip and rear thumb rest gives you plenty to grip on to, though those with larger fingers may find the gap between the hand grip and lens barrel slightly narrow.If it’s a lightweight compact bridge super-zoom you’re looking for, the PowerShot SX410 IS is the one to go for. It’s significantly smaller and lighter than the other two models, weighing a mere 313 grams. The COOLPIX L840 offers a choice of five AF area modes, more than is usual for a camera in this class, though there’s no manual focus option as on the PowerShot SX530 HS. Face priority works well when people are within a few metres of the camera in good light. If there are no faces in the frame it defaults to the nine-area AF system which it uses to focus on the subject closest to the camera. Alternatively you can manually select the focus area from one of 99 positions using the multi-selector to move the frame around a 9×11 grid, or set a central focus point. Manual positioning of the AF area is not something you’ll find on either of the Canon models and, while it’s not something you might make frequent use of, there are occasions, like when shooting with the camera on a tripod or for macro shots, when it can be very useful. The L840 has been treated to a couple of updates over its predecessor. Optical zoom is boosted to 38x (up from 34x in the L830) and though there’s same 22.5mm-equivalent wide angle focal length, telephoto reach is now a 35mm-equivalent 855mm. The lens also features lens-shift Vibration Reduction that’s essential for giving you a fighting chance at capturing sharp shots when zoomed in. LR6/L40 (AA-size) alkaline batteries (x4), Lens Cap LC-CP31 (with cord), USB Cable UC-E16, Camera Strap But the most notable new addition to the L840 is its Wi-Fi connectivity for remote camera control and wireless image sharing with a smartphone or tablet. NFC pairing is also present, making it a doddle to set up a wireless connection with an NFC-enabled smart device.