Canon 1100D vs Nikon L830

The following is a comprehensive overview of the Canon 1100D vs Nikon L830, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the 1100D (12MP) and L830 (16MP) and the 1100D (APS-C) and L830 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The 1100D was brought out 3 years earlier than the L830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon 1100D being a Compact SLR camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the 1100D grades vs the L830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon EOS 1100D and Nikon Coolpix L830. The entire galleries are available at Canon 1100D Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon 1100D has external measurements of 130mm x 100mm x 78mm (5.1" x 3.9" x 3.1") having a weight of 495 grams (1.09 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

See the Canon 1100D vs Nikon L830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the 1100D versus the L830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 1100D and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 1100D and L830.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The 1100D featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon L830 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged 1100D will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.