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Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S2900 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
32
Overall
40

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 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
  • Replaced the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
Nikon S2900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Revealed January 2015
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 Overview

Here is a in depth comparison of the Nikon L830 versus Nikon S2900, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the S2900 (20MP) is pretty close and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was introduced 12 months earlier than the S2900 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S2900 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the L830 matches up versus the S2900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon S2900

 L830 S2900 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S2900 over the Nikon L830

 S2900 L830 
RevealedJanuary 2015January 2014Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon S2900

 L830 S2900 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 features physical dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Nikon S2900 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L830 versus Nikon S2900 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the L830 and the S2900.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and S2900 is 71 and 96 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The visual below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and S2900.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S2900 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older L830 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Nikon S2900
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
39
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Street photography camera
53
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
more heavy than others (508g)
59
image stabilization (Digital)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S2900 as a Sports photography camera
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
good battery (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
51
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (250 per charge)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
Nikon S2900 Travel photography advice
58
good battery (390 CIPA)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (508g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
70
great battery pack (250 CIPA)
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
Nikon S2900 Landscape photography details
43
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
good battery (390 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
44
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
great battery pack (250 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S2900 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
more heavy than others (508 grams)
32
quite wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon S2900 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon S2900
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix S2900
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix S2900
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2015-01-14
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 4.00 m
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508g (1.12 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 photographs 250 photographs
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $300 $117