Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Renewed by Canon SX20 IS
(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
- Superseded the Nikon L820
- New Model is Nikon L840

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Overview
Below is a extended overview of the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and L830 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The SX10 IS was introduced 6 years before the L830 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).
Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the SX10 IS scores versus the L830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon L830
SX10 IS | L830 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX10 IS
L830 | SX10 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 60 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L830
SX10 IS | L830 | |||
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Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon SX10 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the L830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and L830 is 65 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The photograph underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX10 IS and L830.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L830 to offer you more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-01-15 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | 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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 2.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/3200 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/500 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | - |
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 600g (1.32 pounds) | 508g (1.12 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 390 shots |
Style of battery | - | AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $275 | $300 |