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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P600 front
Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
46

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 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
  • Introduced January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Newer Model is Nikon P610
Photography Glossary

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P600 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured very close to the P600 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the L830 grades versus the P600 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P600

 L830 P600 

Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon L830

 P600 L830 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P600

 L830 P600 
ReleasedJanuary 2014February 2014Similar generation
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L830 has got external measurements 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 P600 has specifications of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") along with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L830 versus the P600.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and P600 is 71 and 65 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking a spec sheet. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and P600.

As you can see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures however you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography info
Nikon P600 Portrait photography info
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Nikon P600
53
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competition (508 grams)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography advice
Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (390 shots)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
53
incredible zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography factors
Nikon P600 Travel photography factors
58
good battery life (390 shots)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (508 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon P600 as a Landscape photography camera
43
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
good battery life (390 shots)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
47
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging details
Nikon P600 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (508 grams)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than competition (565g)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P600
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P600
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P600
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-02-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT LCD TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 7.50 m
Flash settings - TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 grams (1.12 lb) 565 grams (1.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
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 photographs 330 photographs
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $300 $750