Size and weight are big decision factors when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs.
In this section, we are going to illustrate the Sony HX300 and Nikon L840 side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Sony HX300 has external dimensions of 130 x 93 x 103 mm (5.1 x 3.67 x 4.06″) and weighs 623 g (including batteries). Nikon L840 has external dimensions of 114 x 89 x 96 mm (4.49 x 3.5 x 3.78″) and weighs 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) (including batteries).
Below you can see the front-view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and the Nikon L840. Nikon L840 is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 16mm narrower, 4mm shorter and 7mm thinner than Sony HX300.
Here is the back view size comparison of the Sony HX300 and Nikon L840.
Now lets look at the top view comparison of Sony HX300 and Nikon L840.
Weight is another important factor, especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day.
Weather Sealing
Unfortunately neither the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 nor Nikon Coolpix L840 provides any type of weather sealing in their bodies, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections: Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing
LCD Screen Size and Features
Sony HX300 and Nikon L840's LCD screens have the same diagonal size of 3.00 inches.
Both cameras feature
Tilting screens where you can change the angle of the screen to make it easier to shoot from waist or over-the-head levels.