Nikon L830 vs Olympus SH-1

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon L830 and Olympus SH-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the SH-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SH-1 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the L830 scores versus the SH-1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Olympus Stylus SH-1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon L830 Gallery & Olympus SH-1 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 enjoys outer measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") and a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Check out the Nikon L830 and Olympus SH-1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the L830 compared to the SH-1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and SH-1 is 71 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking specs. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and SH-1.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you have to take the launch date of the products into consideration.