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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P510 front
Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Nikon P510
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 555g - 120 x 83 x 102mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon P500
  • Successor is Nikon P520
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P510 (16MP) is pretty similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was revealed 19 months after the P510 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L830 matches up versus the P510 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P510

 L830 P510 
IntroducedJanuary 2014July 2012Newer by 19 months

Reasons to pick Nikon P510 over the Nikon L830

 P510 L830 
Focus manually Very exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P510

 L830 P510 
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 has external dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Nikon P510 has measurements of 120mm x 83mm x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the L830 vs the P510.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and P510 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and P510.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images although you should always consider the production date of the products into consideration. The more modern L830 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography features
Nikon P510 Portrait photography features
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
43
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Nikon P510
53
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
50
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than others (555 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography factors
Nikon P510 Sports photography factors
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
50
amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Nikon P510
58
good battery life (390 per charge)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (508g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
54
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (1000mm)
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
more heavy than others (555g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
Nikon P510 Landscape photography features
43
quite wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
47
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Nikon P510
28
quite wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
27
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than others (555 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P510 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P510
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P510
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P510
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2012-07-05
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 555 grams (1.22 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 120 x 83 x 102mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 4.0")
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 390 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at release $300 $600