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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Canon PowerShot SX600 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon SX600 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1280 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 188g - 104 x 61 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Newer Model is Canon SX610 HS
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX600 HS (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX600 HS was unveiled about the same time to the L830 which means that they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Canon SX600 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SX600 HS grades versus the L830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX600 HS over the Nikon L830

 SX600 HS L830 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX600 HS

 L830 SX600 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k461kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L830

 SX600 HS L830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Same age
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX600 HS has got outer measurements of 104mm x 61mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 188 grams (0.41 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).

Take a look at the Canon SX600 HS versus Nikon L830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX600 HS against the L830.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX600 HS and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX600 HS and L830.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L830 Street photography factors
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (188g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX600 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L830
41
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX600 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
70
lighter than competition (188 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (450mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
great battery power (390 per charge)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Landscape photography features
Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
rather wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
great battery power (390 shots)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX600 HS Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
35
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1280 resolution)
lighter than competition (188 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
heavier than others in class (508 grams)
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Canon SX600 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX600 HS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX600 HSNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX600 HS Nikon Coolpix L830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4+ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 461 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology PureColor II G (TFT) TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m (50 cm � 3.5 m (W) / 1.0 m � 2.0 m (T)) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, Manual Flash On / Off, Slow Synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1280 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1280 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 104 x 61 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.0") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 290 photographs 390 photographs
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch cost $249 $300