Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
- 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
- Announced January 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon L820
- Replacement is Nikon L840
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Overview
Its time to look a bit more closely at the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon L830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe A3000 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the L830 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Canon A3000 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the A3000 IS grades versus the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L830
A3000 IS | L830 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon A3000 IS
L830 | A3000 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | January 2010 | More recent by 48 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L830
A3000 IS | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A3000 IS features external measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
Check the Canon A3000 IS versus Nikon L830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the A3000 IS versus the L830.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and L830 is 94 and 71 respectively.
Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 IS and L830.
Clearly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon L830 to resolve more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2010-01-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.7-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | - |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 pounds) | 508g (1.12 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") | 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 | - | 390 shots |
Battery style | - | AA |
Battery ID | NB-8L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $240 | $300 |