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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830

Portability
67
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix B600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Nikon B600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 500g - 122 x 82 x 99mm
  • Revealed January 2019
Nikon L830
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-765mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 508g - 110 x 76 x 91mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the B600 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The B600 was revealed 5 years later than the L830 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the B600 grades versus the L830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B600 over the Nikon L830

 B600 L830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2019January 2014More recent by 62 months

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon B600

 L830 B600 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon B600 and Nikon L830

 B600 L830 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon B600 provides outside measurements of 122mm x 82mm x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 500 grams (1.10 lbs) whilst the Nikon L830 has proportions 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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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the B600 against the L830.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the B600 and L830 is 67 and 71 respectively.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the B600 and L830.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you might want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern B600 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B600 Portrait photography information
Nikon L830 Portrait photography information
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
good MP (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B600
Street photography with Nikon L830
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
more heavy than competition (500g)
53
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B600 Sports photography details
Nikon L830 Sports photography details
46
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (280 shots)
no phase detect AF
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B600 Travel photography factors
Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
52
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (280 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (500 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
58
better than average battery (390 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B600 Landscape photography details
Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
40
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (280 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
better than average battery (390 per charge)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon B600 Vlogging advice
Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (500g)
28
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
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Nikon B600 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B600 and Nikon L830
 Nikon Coolpix B600Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B600 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2019-01-18 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 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
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60i, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL12 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 500g (1.10 lb) 508g (1.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 82 x 99mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.9") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 280 pictures 390 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $297 $300