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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P500 front
Portability
67
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 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
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Later Model is Nikon L840
Nikon P500
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-810mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 494g - 116 x 84 x 103mm
  • Introduced February 2011
  • Newer Model is Nikon P510
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are produced by Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and P500 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 2 years after the P500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the L830 grades versus the P500 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P500

 L830 P500 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2011Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P500 over the Nikon L830

 P500 L830 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P500

 L830 P500 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution921k921kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 features exterior measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P500 has proportions of 116mm x 84mm x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1") along with a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P500 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the L830 versus the P500.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and P500 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and P500.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon L830 to produce extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern L830 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
Nikon P500 Portrait photography features
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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manual focus
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Nikon P500
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average in class (508g)
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (494g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography features
Nikon P500 Sports photography features
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great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
great battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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great zoom range (23-810mm 35.2 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography information
Nikon P500 Travel photography information
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great battery (390 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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has built in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long zoom (810mm)
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
Nikon P500 Landscape photography details
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decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery (390 per charge)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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manual focus
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging advice
Nikon P500 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
heavier than average in class (508g)
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quite wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (494 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P500
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P500
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P500
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2011-02-09
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 23-810mm (35.2x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 508 gr (1.12 pounds) 494 gr (1.09 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 116 x 84 x 103mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 4.1")
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 390 photos 220 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $300 $399