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Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • Successor is Nikon L840
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Below, we are comparing the Nikon L830 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 3 months before the S810c and they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the L830 grades versus the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Nikon S810c

 L830 S810c 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon L830

 S810c L830 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Nikon S810c

 L830 S810c 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2014Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon L830 has got outer dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the L830 compared to the S810c.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and S810c is 71 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The photograph here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and S810c.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photos however you will need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography info
Nikon S810c Street photography info
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than others (508g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
good battery pack (390 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography features
Nikon S810c Travel photography features
58
good battery pack (390 shots)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (765mm)
no Time Lapse recording
heavier than others (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than competition (216g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
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decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
good battery pack (390 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (508 grams)
35
quite wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no mic port
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Nikon L830 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix L830Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-01-07 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 5.60 m
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 gr (1.12 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $300 $350