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Nikon L810 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 L810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • New Model is Nikon L820
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
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Photography Glossary

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L810 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The image resolution of the L810 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L810 was released 23 months before the L830 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L810 matches up against the L830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Nikon L830

 L810 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon L810

 L830 L810 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2012More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon L810 and Nikon L830

 L810 L830 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L810 offers exterior measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs) while the Nikon L830 has dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs).

Examine the Nikon L810 versus Nikon L830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the L810 compared to the L830.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L810 and L830 is 74 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the L810 and L830.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged L810 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L810 Portrait photography info
Nikon L830 Portrait photography info
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L810
Street photography with Nikon L830
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L810 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L810 Travel photography information
Nikon L830 Travel photography information
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than average (508g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L810
Landscape photography with Nikon L830
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relatively wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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pretty wide (23mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L810
Vlogging with Nikon L830
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relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than average (508 grams)
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Nikon L810 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L810 and Nikon L830
 Nikon Coolpix L810Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2012-02-01 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-585mm (25.4x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.2fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 -
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 430 gr (0.95 pounds) 508 gr (1.12 pounds)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 300 photographs 390 photographs
Style of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $280 $300