Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L830

Here is a complete overview of the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX200 IS was manufactured 5 years prior to the L830 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX200 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 concise synopsis of how the SX200 IS matches up against the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix L830. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX200 IS features physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") having a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS against the L830.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L830 is 90 and 71 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX200 IS and L830.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon L830 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.