Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L830

Its time to take a closer look at the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and L830 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was unveiled 4 years after the L830 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the SX70 HS scores against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX70 HS & Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are provided at Canon SX70 HS Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS has physical dimensions of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Check out the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX70 HS against the L830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and L830 is 63 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SX70 HS and L830.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to result in more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The newer SX70 HS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.