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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830

Portability
85
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot SX130 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
39
Features
45
Overall
41

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon SX130 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
  • 308g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
  • Launched August 2010
  • Later Model is Canon SX150 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Canon SX130 IS versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the SX130 IS (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX130 IS was announced 4 years earlier than the L830 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX130 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SX130 IS matches up vs the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX130 IS over the Nikon L830

 SX130 IS L830 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX130 IS

 L830 SX130 IS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014August 2010More recent by 41 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L830

 SX130 IS L830 
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX130 IS enjoys external measurements of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") along with a weight of 308 grams (0.68 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has sizing 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX130 IS compared to the L830.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX130 IS and L830 is 85 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SX130 IS and L830.

Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon L830 to provide you with more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots more aggressively. The older SX130 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
28
you can focus manually
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Street photography info
Nikon L830 Street photography info
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
53
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX130 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L830
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
50
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Travel photography features
Nikon L830 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors in class (308g)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
long reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
58
great battery power (390 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX130 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
42
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
43
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
great battery power (390 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX130 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L830
28
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (308 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
28
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
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Canon SX130 IS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX130 IS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX130 ISNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX130 IS Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-08-19 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.4-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 160 x 120 (15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 -
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 308 gr (0.68 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 73 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Style of battery - AA
Battery ID 2 x AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HC MMCplus SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $250 $300