Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830
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![Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front Canon PowerShot SX150 IS front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS/Canon-SX150-IS-front.jpg)
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-336mm (F3.4-5.6) lens
- 306g - 113 x 73 x 46mm
- Launched May 2012
- Succeeded the Canon SX130 IS
- Later Model is Canon SX160 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
- Earlier Model is Nikon L820
- Replacement is Nikon L840
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Overview
In this article, we will be comparing the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX150 IS (14MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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The SX150 IS was announced 20 months earlier than the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX150 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX150 IS scores against the L830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX150 IS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The whole galleries are provided at Canon SX150 IS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX150 IS over the Nikon L830
SX150 IS | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX150 IS
L830 | SX150 IS | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 20 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L830
SX150 IS | L830 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX150 IS enjoys outside dimensions of 113mm x 73mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.9" x 1.8") and a weight of 306 grams (0.67 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).
Analyze the Canon SX150 IS and Nikon L830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX150 IS versus the L830.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-size-comparison.jpg)
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX150 IS and L830 is 86 and 71 respectively.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison
Often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The visual below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX150 IS and L830.
All in all, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L830 to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older SX150 IS will be behind in sensor tech.
![Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-SX150-IS-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-L830-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon SX150 IS vs Nikon L830 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix L830 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX150 IS | Nikon Coolpix L830 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-05-14 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
Max resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 23-765mm (33.3x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.4-5.6 | f/3.0-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2500 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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 jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 306g (0.67 lbs) | 508g (1.12 lbs) |
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 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 | 130 photos | 390 photos |
Style of battery | AA | AA |
Battery model | 2 x AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SC/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $249 | $300 |