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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A1000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
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Features
45
Overall
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Nikon A1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 330g - 114 x 72 x 41mm
  • Announced January 2019
  • Old Model is Nikon A900
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Launched January 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Below, we are contrasting the Nikon A1000 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The resolution of the A1000 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A1000 was released 5 years later than the L830 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon A1000 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief view of how the A1000 matches up against the L830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A1000 over the Nikon L830

 A1000 L830 
LaunchedJanuary 2019January 2014Fresher by 62 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon A1000

 L830 A1000 

Common features in the Nikon A1000 and Nikon L830

 A1000 L830 
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Display resolution921k921kSame display resolution

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon A1000 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 72mm x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 330 grams (0.73 lbs) and 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the A1000 vs the L830.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1000 and L830 is 86 and 71 respectively.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1000 and L830.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files though you may want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more recent A1000 will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A1000 Portrait photography details
Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
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you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
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megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
supports touch focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
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screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A1000 Sports photography information
Nikon L830 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A1000 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
72
supports touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (840mm)
bad battery power (250 CIPA)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
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better than average battery life (390 shots)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A1000 Landscape photography info
Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (250 shots)
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quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
better than average battery life (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A1000 Vlogging features
Nikon L830 Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
no mic socket
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quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
heavier than competition in class (508g)
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Nikon A1000 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A1000 and Nikon L830
 Nikon Coolpix A1000Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix A1000 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-01-18 2014-01-07
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-840mm (35.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,166k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 98 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed - 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.00 m (with Auto ISO) 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS No None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 330 gr (0.73 lb) 508 gr (1.12 lb)
Dimensions 114 x 72 x 41mm (4.5" x 2.8" x 1.6") 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 250 shots 390 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $477 $300