Canon SX270 HS vs Nikon L830

Following is a complete overview of the Canon SX270 HS versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SX270 HS (12MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX270 HS was released 9 months before the L830 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX270 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SX270 HS matches up versus the L830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX270 HS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon SX270 HS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX270 HS has outer dimensions of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") having a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX270 HS compared to the L830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX270 HS and L830 is 91 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking specifications. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX270 HS and L830.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon L830 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX270 HS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.