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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P530 front
Portability
67
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Renewed by Nikon L840
Nikon P530
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1000mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 494g - 123 x 84 x 98mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon P520
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L830 and Nikon P530, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P530 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was released within a month of the P530 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the L830 grades against the P530 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P530

 L830 P530 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Nikon P530 over the Nikon L830

 P530 L830 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P530

 L830 P530 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon L830 comes with outer 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) while the Nikon P530 has specifications of 123mm x 84mm x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 494 grams (1.09 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L830 and Nikon P530 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the L830 vs the P530.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and P530 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and P530.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should always consider the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Nikon P530
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MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography advice
Nikon P530 Street photography advice
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tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than others (508 grams)
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than others (494 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Nikon P530
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great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
great battery pack (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (24-1000mm 41.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (240 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
Nikon P530 Travel photography advice
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great battery pack (390 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (508 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (1000mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery (240 CIPA)
heavier than others (494g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P530 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (23mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (390 per charge)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (240 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging info
Nikon P530 Vlogging info
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really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
heavier than others (508g)
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of mic port
heavier than others (494g)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P530 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P530
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P530
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P530
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Max boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-1000mm (41.7x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 0cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 8.00 m
Flash modes - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
External flash
AE 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) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lbs) 494 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 123 x 84 x 98mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $300 $280