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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P1000 front
Portability
49
Imaging
42
Features
67
Overall
52

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Key Specs

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
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Nikon P1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-3000mm (F2.8-8) lens
  • 1415g - 146 x 119 x 181mm
  • Introduced July 2018
  • Succeeded the Nikon P900
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P1000, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are offered by Nikon. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P1000 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was brought out 5 years before the P1000 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L830 matches up vs the P1000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P1000

 L830 P1000 

Reasons to pick Nikon P1000 over the Nikon L830

 P1000 L830 
IntroducedJuly 2018January 2014More modern by 54 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P1000

 L830 P1000 
Display resolution921k921kThe same display resolution
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L830 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon P1000 has specifications of 146mm x 119mm x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1") with a weight of 1415 grams (3.12 lbs).

Check the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P1000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the L830 compared to the P1000.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the L830 and P1000 is 71 and 49 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and P1000.

As you can see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L830 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Nikon P1000
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Nikon P1000
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
51
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (1,415 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography details
Nikon P1000 Sports photography details
51
amazing zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
49
incredible zoom range (24-3000mm 125.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography information
Nikon P1000 Travel photography information
58
great battery life (390 per charge)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
54
supports bluetooth
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (3000mm)
low battery life (250 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P1000 as a Landscape photography camera
43
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
51
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW formats
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (250 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Nikon P1000
28
relatively wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (508 grams)
58
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic support
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competition (1,415g)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P1000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P1000
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P1000
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P1000
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2018-07-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Nikon Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-3000mm (125.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-8
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 99%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 12.00 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 1415 grams (3.12 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 146 x 119 x 181mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 7.1")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I support)
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $1,000