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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P100 front
Portability
68
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Key Specs

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
  • Older Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Nikon P100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-678mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 481g - 114 x 83 x 99mm
  • Introduced July 2010
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and P100 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was announced 3 years after the P100 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the L830 matches up versus the P100 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P100

 L830 P100 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2010Newer by 43 months
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P100 over the Nikon L830

 P100 L830 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P100

 L830 P100 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 enjoys outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon P100 has sizing of 114mm x 83mm x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 481 grams (1.06 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the L830 vs the P100.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and P100 is 71 and 68 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and P100.

All in all, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L830 to provide you with extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger L830 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Nikon P100
35
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
has manual focus
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography features
Nikon P100 Street photography features
53
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
50
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than competition in class (481g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography info
Nikon P100 Sports photography info
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery power (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
37
amazing zoom range (26-678mm 26.1 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Nikon P100
58
great battery power (390 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
49
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
great reach (678mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (481 grams)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography information
Nikon P100 Landscape photography information
43
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery power (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
has manual focus
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P100 as a Vlogging camera
28
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition in class (508g)
25
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
heavier than competition in class (481g)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P100
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P100
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P100
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2010-07-06
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 26-678mm (26.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro
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 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format - H.264
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lbs) 481 gr (1.06 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 114 x 83 x 99mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 390 shots -
Battery type AA -
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 to 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $300 $400