Canon 90D vs Nikon L830
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Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 90D & Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are provided at Canon 90D Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon 90D over the Nikon L830
90D | L830 | |||
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Launched | August 2019 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 69 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+119k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon 90D
L830 | 90D |
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Common features in the Canon 90D and Nikon L830
90D | L830 | |||
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Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check out the Canon 90D and Nikon L830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon 90D vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Canon EOS 90D | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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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 |