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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P80 front
Portability
75
Imaging
33
Features
33
Overall
33

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 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
  • New Model is Nikon L840
Nikon P80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.0) lens
  • 405g - 110 x 79 x 78mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Updated by Nikon P90
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon L830 and Nikon P80, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and P80 (10MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was launched 5 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the L830 scores vs the P80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P80

 L830 P80 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2009More recent by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon P80 over the Nikon L830

 P80 L830 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P80

 L830 P80 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L830 has outside dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P80 has specifications of 110mm x 79mm x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the L830 vs the P80.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and P80 is 71 and 75 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and P80.

All in all, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L830 to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L830 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon P80 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
has manual focus
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography information
Nikon P80 Street photography information
53
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
more heavy than competition (508g)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Nikon P80
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
incredible zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography information
Nikon P80 Travel photography information
58
great battery life (390 CIPA)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (27mm)
great reach (486mm)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography features
Nikon P80 Landscape photography features
43
reasonably wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
has manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging information
Nikon P80 Vlogging information
28
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
more heavy than competition (508g)
24
decently wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P80
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P80
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P80
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-4.0
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) -
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow, Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480, 15/30 fps, 320 x 240, 15 fps, 160 x 120, 15 fps
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508g (1.12 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 110 x 79 x 78mm (4.3" x 3.1" x 3.1")
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 -
Style of battery AA -
Battery ID - EN-EL5
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (3 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $300 $400