Nikon Coolpix L840 Pro Reviews

There’s no doubt that the Nikon Coolpix L840 is a very easy camera to use and produces pleasing photos. Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC pairing is a welcome upgrade from the L830, and the increased zoom reach adds extra versatility. But is this enough? 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. What’s more, the L840 only just gives you more optical zoom than a superzoom compact camera like the Canon PowerShot SX700 HS. This offers a 30x zoom reach but is far more portable than the L840 and currently costs less. Factor the L840’s requirement for additional AA batteries and it makes even less financial sense. But pricing aside, the L840 is nevertheless a good all-round camera that doesn’t have any major performance bugbears. Once its price inevitably drops, it’ll make a sound buy if you value chunky ergonomics over outright portability.