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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830

Portability
93
Imaging
46
Features
48
Overall
46
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Canon SX620 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-625mm (F3.2-6.6) lens
  • 182g - 97 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched May 2016
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Photography Glossary

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX620 HS (20MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX620 HS was unveiled 2 years after the L830 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon SX620 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the SX620 HS grades versus the L830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX620 HS over the Nikon L830

 SX620 HS L830 
ReleasedMay 2016January 2014Newer by 29 months
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen resolution922k921kClearer screen (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Canon SX620 HS

 L830 SX620 HS 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L830

 SX620 HS L830 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon SX620 HS enjoys external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has sizing of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SX620 HS versus the L830.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX620 HS and L830 is 93 and 71 respectively.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The image here will help give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SX620 HS and L830.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Canon SX620 HS to show more detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger SX620 HS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L830 Portrait photography highlights
44
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Street photography info
Nikon L830 Street photography info
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (182 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than average in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX620 HS
Sports photography with Nikon L830
48
excellent zoom range (25-625mm 25.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
max fps low (2.5 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Travel photography factors
Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than competition (182g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (625mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
58
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (508g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Landscape photography information
Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
50
focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
good battery pack (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX620 HS Vlogging highlights
Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (182g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
28
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average in class (508g)
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Canon SX620 HS vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX620 HS and Nikon L830
 Canon PowerShot SX620 HSNikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX620 HS Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-05-10 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip 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 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-625mm (25.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 2.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
External flash
AEB
White balance 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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 182 grams (0.40 pounds) 508 grams (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 57 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 295 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
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
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $279 $300