Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830
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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Tilting Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
- Released August 2013
(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
- Released January 2014
- Earlier Model is Nikon L820
- Refreshed by Nikon L840

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Overview
Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon L830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the N Facebook ready (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The N Facebook ready was introduced 4 months prior to the L830 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon N Facebook ready being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the N Facebook ready matches up against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready & Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon N Facebook ready Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon N Facebook ready over the Nikon L830
N Facebook ready | L830 | |||
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Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon N Facebook ready
L830 | N Facebook ready | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.8" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 461k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Canon N Facebook ready and Nikon L830
N Facebook ready | L830 | |||
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Released | August 2013 | ![]() | January 2014 | Similar age |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting display |
Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and volume. The Canon N Facebook ready features exterior dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).
Look at the Canon N Facebook ready versus Nikon L830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the N Facebook ready compared to the L830.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N Facebook ready and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The visual underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the N Facebook ready and L830.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon L830 to give extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively.

Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon N Facebook ready vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot N Facebook ready | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Digic 5 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 2248 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 2.8 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 461 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | PureColor II G touch | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | - |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 195 gr (0.43 pounds) | 508 gr (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 | 200 images | 390 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | AA |
Battery ID | NB-9L | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $299 | $300 |