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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(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
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
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon L830

 SX10 IS L830 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX10 IS

 L830 SX10 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 60 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L830

 SX10 IS L830 
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).

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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.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

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

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX10 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L830
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focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
provides face detection focusing
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Street photography info
Nikon L830 Street photography info
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screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competition (600g)
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L830 Sports photography info
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amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (1.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
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built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
decently wide (28mm)
great zoom (560mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition (600 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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better than average battery life (390 per charge)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
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focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
more heavy than competition (600g)
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone support
more heavy than competitors (508g)
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix L830
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