Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L830

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Canon SX710 HS versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and L830 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was brought out 13 months after the L830 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX710 HS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX710 HS matches up vs the L830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX710 HS & Nikon Coolpix L830. The entire galleries are available at Canon SX710 HS Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 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).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS versus the L830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX710 HS and L830 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX710 HS and L830.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.