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Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
35
Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Released January 2013
  • Superseded the Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon L820 versus Nikon L830, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the L830 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 11 months earlier than the L830 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a simple summary of how the L820 grades against the L830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon L830

 L820 L830 

Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon L820

 L830 L820 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013More modern by 11 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Nikon L830

 L820 L830 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Display resolution921k921kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 enjoys outer dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the L820 and the L830.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and L830 is 72 and 71 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L820 and L830.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged L820 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography information
Nikon L830 Portrait photography information
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Street photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
38
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
53
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (508g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
36
incredible zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
good battery power (390 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography information
Nikon L830 Travel photography information
56
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
good battery power (390 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (508 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
43
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery power (390 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (23mm)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (470g)
28
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (508g)
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon L830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Nikon L830
 Nikon Coolpix L820Nikon Coolpix L830
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-29 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-675mm (29.3x) 23-765mm (33.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range - 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure 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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 470g (1.04 lbs) 508g (1.12 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 320 shots 390 shots
Form of battery AA AA
Battery model 4 x AA -
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $192 $300