Nikon A900 vs Nikon L830

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon A900 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and L830 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was revealed 2 years after the L830 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon A900 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the A900 matches up against the L830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix A900 and Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are provided at Nikon A900 Gallery and Nikon L830 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon A900 has outer measurements of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) and the Nikon L830 has specifications of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon A900 versus Nikon L830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the A900 compared to the L830.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and L830 is 88 and 71 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A900 and L830.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon A900 to provide greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent A900 provides an edge in sensor technology.