Nikon B500 vs Nikon L830

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon B500 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was revealed 2 years after the L830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the B500 matches up vs the L830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix B500 & Nikon Coolpix L830. The full galleries are provided at Nikon B500 Gallery & Nikon L830 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 has got exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and 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 vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the B500 versus the L830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the B500 and L830 is 68 and 71 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the B500 and L830.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The newer B500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.