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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
47
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX610 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon SX610 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.8-6.9) lens
  • 191g - 105 x 61 x 27mm
  • Announced January 2015
  • Replaced the Canon SX600 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
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the SX610 HS (20MP) and L830 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX610 HS was revealed 13 months after the L830 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX610 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX610 HS matches up vs the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX610 HS over the Nikon L830

 SX610 HS L830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2015January 2014More modern by 13 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX610 HS

 L830 SX610 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L830

 SX610 HS L830 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX610 HS enjoys outer dimensions of 105mm x 61mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 191 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX610 HS vs the L830.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SX610 HS and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic here should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX610 HS and L830.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Canon SX610 HS to offer you greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SX610 HS provides an edge in sensor technology.

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX610 HS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
44
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX610 HS
Street photography with Nikon L830
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Sports photography information
Nikon L830 Sports photography information
45
long zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.5 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX610 HS
Travel photography with Nikon L830
68
lighter than competition in class (191 grams)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
58
better than average battery life (390 shots)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX610 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
48
manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX610 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L830
35
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (191g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
28
decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic socket
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
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Canon SX610 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX610 HS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX610 HSNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX610 HS Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2015-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-450mm (18.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.8-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 2.5 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 191 grams (0.42 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 61 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 270 photographs 390 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $214 $300