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Canon 90D vs Nikon L830

Portability
60
Imaging
72
Features
93
Overall
80
Canon EOS 90D front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon 90D
(Full Review)
  • 33MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 701g - 141 x 105 x 77mm
  • Announced August 2019
  • Earlier Model is Canon 80D
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
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Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Overview

Its time to look a little more closely at the Canon 90D and Nikon L830, former being a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the 90D (33MP) and L830 (16MP) and the 90D (APS-C) and L830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The 90D was unveiled 5 years later than the L830 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon 90D being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the 90D scores against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon L830

 90D L830 
LaunchedAugust 2019January 2014More recent by 69 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon 90D

 L830 90D 

Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon L830

 90D L830 
Display size3"3"Same display measurement

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Canon 90D comes with outside measurements of 141mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 701 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the 90D vs the L830.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 90D and L830 is 60 and 71 respectively.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 90D and L830.

Plainly, both cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The 90D with its larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 90D will offer you extra detail having an extra 17 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more recent 90D will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 90D as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
83
has manual focus
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 90D Street photography features
Nikon L830 Street photography features
71
screen articulates fully
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than others (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 90D
Sports photography with Nikon L830
80
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
silent mode (1/16,000s)
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon 90D Travel photography information
Nikon L830 Travel photography information
78
great battery pack (1,300 CIPA)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is amazing (33 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
58
good battery pack (390 per charge)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than others (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 90D Landscape photography advice
Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
sensor resolution is amazing (33MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
great battery pack (1,300 shots)
lack of image stabilization
43
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 90D Vlogging info
Nikon L830 Vlogging info
71
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
28
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone support
more heavy than others (508g)
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Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 90D and Nikon L830
 Canon EOS 90DNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon EOS 90D Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-08-28 2014-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 33 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 6960 x 4640 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 45 -
Cross type focus points 45 -
Lens
Lens mount type Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 326 -
Focal length multiplier 1.6 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.6x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Max quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 11.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (With USB-PD compatible chargers) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 701 grams (1.55 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 105 x 77mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 1300 shots 390 shots
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery ID LP-E6N -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $1,199 $300