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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P950 front
Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
53

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Earlier Model is Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
Photography Glossary

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 Overview

The following is a extended assessment of the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P950, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the P950 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 7 years prior to the P950 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the L830 grades vs the P950 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon P950

 L830 P950 

Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon L830

 P950 L830 
RevealedJanuary 2020January 2014Newer by 73 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon P950

 L830 P950 
Screen resolution921k921kExact same screen resolution
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 enjoys outside dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon P950 has measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs).

Look at the Nikon L830 versus Nikon P950 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the L830 against the P950.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and P950 is 71 and 52 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and P950.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos however you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged L830 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
Nikon P950 Portrait photography advice
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megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography factors
Nikon P950 Street photography factors
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
53
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than others (1,005g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
great battery pack (390 shots)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
long zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon P950 as a Travel photography camera
58
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long reach (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (508g)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
59
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (24mm)
long reach (2000mm)
heavier than others (1,005g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Nikon P950 Landscape photography info
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decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
great battery pack (390 per charge)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P950 as a Vlogging camera
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (508g)
59
pretty wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than others (1,005 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon P950 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon P950
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix P950
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix P950
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2020-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-2000mm (83.3x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,359 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 90%
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 300s
Max shutter speed 1/1500s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 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 distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 11.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 lb) 1005 grams (2.22 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 290 shots
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $797