Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Key Specs
(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
- Released January 2014
- Superseded the Nikon L820
- Replacement is Nikon L840
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 4.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
- Launched February 2013
- Additionally referred to as Wi-Fi

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview
The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The L830 was released 11 months after the Galaxy Camera which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera being a Compact camera.
Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the L830 grades vs the Galaxy Camera in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The complete galleries are available at Nikon L830 Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
L830 | Galaxy Camera | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | Newer by 11 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon L830
Galaxy Camera | L830 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focusing | ||
Screen dimension | 4.8" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+1.8") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
L830 | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon L830 has outside 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 Samsung Galaxy Camera has measurements of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the L830 vs the Galaxy Camera.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and Galaxy Camera is 71 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and Galaxy Camera.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The fresher L830 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Samsung |
Model | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Samsung Galaxy Camera |
Also Known as | - | Wi-Fi |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2014-01-07 | 2013-02-19 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | 1.4GHz Quad-Core |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 23-765mm (33.3x) | 23-481mm (20.9x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 4.8 inch |
Resolution of display | 921 thousand dot | 922 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD | 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 16s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 508 grams (1.12 pounds) | 300 grams (0.66 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") | 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | AA | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at launch | $300 | $450 |