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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P900 front
Portability
52
Imaging
41
Features
63
Overall
49

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 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
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Updated by Nikon L840
Nikon P900
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 899g - 140 x 103 x 137mm
  • Announced March 2015
  • New Model is Nikon P1000
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P900, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both designed by Nikon. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P900 (16MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the P900 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L830 grades against the P900 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P900

 L830 P900 

Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L830

 P900 L830 
AnnouncedMarch 2015January 2014More recent by 13 months
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P900

 L830 P900 
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution921k921kEqual screen resolution
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 features outside dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") having a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon P900 has measurements of 140mm x 103mm x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4") with a weight of 899 grams (1.98 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the L830 against the P900.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and P900 is 71 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and P900.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos however you should take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older L830 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Nikon P900
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography details
Nikon P900 Street photography details
53
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
45
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
heavier than average in class (899g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
Nikon P900 Sports photography highlights
51
incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
56
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery life (360 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography info
Nikon P900 Travel photography info
58
better than average battery power (390 CIPA)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
good battery life (360 per charge)
connects via bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than average in class (899g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon P900 Landscape photography highlights
43
fairly wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
better than average battery power (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
51
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
good battery life (360 shots)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Nikon P900
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fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (508g)
54
quite wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average in class (899 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P900
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P900
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P900
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2015-03-02
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 921 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p) 640 x 480 (30p, 25p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lb) 899 gr (1.98 lb)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 140 x 103 x 137mm (5.5" x 4.1" x 5.4")
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 shots 360 shots
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $300 $600