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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830

Portability
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Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX530 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon SX530 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Superseded the Canon SX520 HS
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Overview

Following is a in-depth review of the Canon SX530 HS versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX530 HS (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX530 HS was released 13 months after the L830 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX530 HS scores versus the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX530 HS over the Nikon L830

 SX530 HS L830 
ReleasedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX530 HS

 L830 SX530 HS 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k461kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L830

 SX530 HS L830 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and volume. The Canon SX530 HS provides outside measurements of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) and 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).

See the Canon SX530 HS versus Nikon L830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the SX530 HS versus the L830.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SX530 HS and L830 is 69 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX530 HS and L830.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The newer SX530 HS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Portrait photography details
Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Street photography details
Nikon L830 Street photography details
47
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
53
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than others (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Sports photography factors
Nikon L830 Sports photography factors
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long zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (1.6 frames per second)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (210 per charge)
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Travel photography details
Nikon L830 Travel photography details
55
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (210 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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good battery life (390 CIPA)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than others (508 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
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manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery pack (210 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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pretty wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX530 HS Vlogging information
Nikon L830 Vlogging information
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quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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pretty wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone support
more heavy than others (508 grams)
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Canon SX530 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX530 HS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX530 HSNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX530 HS Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 461k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.6 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.50 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 442g (0.97 lb) 508g (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 210 images 390 images
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $379 $300