Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Nikon Coolpix P900. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery & Nikon P900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P900
L830 | P900 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P900 over the Nikon L830
P900 | L830 | |||
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Announced | March 2015 | ![]() | January 2014 | More recent by 13 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P900
L830 | P900 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P900 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Nikon Coolpix P900 | |
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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 |