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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(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
Nikon L830
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L830

 A3000 IS L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon A3000 IS

 L830 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More recent by 48 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L830

 A3000 IS L830 
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).

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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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
24
image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
good battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A3000 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L830
50
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
58
good battery pack (390 shots)
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than average (508 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
28
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone support
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix L830
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