Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon L830

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was manufactured 16 months before the L830 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX500 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS matches up versus the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX500 IS & Nikon Coolpix L830. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX500 IS Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX500 IS comes with exterior measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon L830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX500 IS against the L830.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SX500 IS and L830 is 80 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX500 IS and L830.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs however you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The older SX500 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.