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PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Continuous drive: 7.4 fps
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Articulated LCD: Tilting
VIDEOGRAPHY FEATURES Microphone: Stereo
OPTICS & FOCUS Digital zoom: Yes (4X)
PHYSICAL Battery Life (CIPA): 590
CONNECTIVITY Wireless: Built-In
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SENSOR Effective pixels: 24 megapixels
SENSOR Max resolution: 6016 x 4000
SENSOR Sensor size: APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm)
SENSOR Sensor photo detectors: 25 megapixels
IMAGE ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (12800 with boost)
IMAGE White balance presets: 12
IMAGE Uncompressed format: RAW
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Minimum shutter speed: 30 sec
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Aperture priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Shutter priority: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Manual exposure mode: Yes
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES Flash range: 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
PHOTOGRAPHY FEATURES External flash: Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector)
SCREEN / VIEWFINDER Viewfinder type: Optical (pentamirror)
PHYSICAL Weight (inc. batteries): 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)
OTHER FEATURES GPS: Optional
Summary
The Nikon D3200 highest resolution of 6016 x 4000 pixels (24 megapixels) is better in comparison with the Coolpix L840 maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels (16 megapixels). The Nikon D3200 has larger sensor compared to the Coolpix L840: APS-C (23.2 x 15.4 mm) versus 1/2.3' (6.17 x 4.55 mm). This is the most important advantage of this camera as big sensor lets you to take pictures of the more professional quality. The Nikon D3200 has more presets of white balance - 12. It gives you more control over colour. The Nikon D3200 can save photos in RAW format that records greater levels of brightness and lets the photographer to adjust white balance easily. The Nikon Coolpix L840 provides better 4X digital zoom.
The Nikon Coolpix L840 has tilting display which will allow you to take pictures from any odd perspective. The Nikon D3200 has better lowest (30 seconds) and fastest (1/4000 second) shutter speeds.
The D3200 supports external flash. It provides amazing control over the exposure and lighting of the subject in low light or in bright light conditions when the camera owner needs to fill-flash. The Nikon Coolpix L840 has built-in Wi-Fi which will help you to transfer pictures quick and easy. The Coolpix L840 battery life is better in compare to the Nikon D3200 battery life. In accordance with CIPA standards the photographer will be able to take 590 shots with the Coolpix L840 and only 540 with the D3200. The D3200 weighs 505g that is 33g lighter in comparison with the weight of the Nikon Coolpix L840. The D3200 can utilize optional accessory GPS devices. This feature can be convenient if you like to travel, to be able to go into the photo metadata and find out exactly where a photo was produced.
The D3200 has 16 advantages and the Coolpix L840 only 6 so the D3200 will become the best buy. Check the lowest price on Amazon