Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L830

Its time to look much closer at the Canon SX400 IS vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX400 IS (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX400 IS was unveiled 7 months later than the L830 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX400 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SX400 IS scores against the L830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX400 IS and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX400 IS Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX400 IS offers outer measurements of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 313 grams (0.69 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the SX400 IS versus the L830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX400 IS and L830 is 81 and 71 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX400 IS and L830.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of photos although you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SX400 IS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.