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Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Pentax XG-1 front
Portability
66
Imaging
40
Features
37
Overall
38

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Previous Model is Nikon L820
  • Newer Model is Nikon L840
Pentax XG-1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1248mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 567g - 119 x 89 x 98mm
  • Launched July 2014
Photography Glossary

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon L830 and Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L830 was announced 6 months before the XG-1 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the L830 matches up vs the XG-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Pentax XG-1

 L830 XG-1 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kSharper screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax XG-1 over the Nikon L830

 XG-1 L830 
Manually focus More exact focus

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Pentax XG-1

 L830 XG-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014July 2014Similar age
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon L830 features exterior measurements 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 Pentax XG-1 has proportions of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") and a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the L830 against the XG-1.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and XG-1 is 71 and 66 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The visual underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and XG-1.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP and you can expect similar quality of photographs but you should factor the launch date of the products into consideration.

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography factors
Pentax XG-1 Portrait photography factors
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon L830
Street photography with Pentax XG-1
53
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
more heavy than competitors (508g)
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than competitors (567g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography features
Pentax XG-1 Sports photography features
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
has tracking focus
great battery pack (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
45
great zoom range (24-1248mm 52.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (240 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Pentax XG-1
58
great battery pack (390 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (765mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
52
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (1248mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery power (240 CIPA)
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon L830
Landscape photography with Pentax XG-1
43
decently wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
great battery pack (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
45
manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
terrible battery power (240 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon L830
Vlogging with Pentax XG-1
28
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
25
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone socket
more heavy than competitors (567 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Pentax XG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Pentax XG-1
 Nikon Coolpix L830Pentax XG-1
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Pentax XG-1
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2014-07-15
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-1248mm (52.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.8-5.6
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dots
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.00 m
Flash settings - Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format - Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508g (1.12 lbs) 567g (1.25 lbs)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 119 x 89 x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 240 pictures
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery model - LB-060
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $300 $599