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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 L830 Galaxy Camera 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013Newer by 11 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon L830

 Galaxy Camera L830 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension4.8"3"Bigger screen (+1.8")
Screen resolution922k921kCrisper 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).

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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.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Portrait photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
you can focus manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Street photography info
53
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
more heavy than competition (508g)
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Sports photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Sports photography camera
51
great zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery power (390 shots)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
49
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon L830
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
58
better than average battery power (390 shots)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (508g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than others in class (300 grams)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
long zoom (481mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
better than average battery power (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
fairly wide (23mm)
big screen (4.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging highlights
28
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition (508 grams)
36
fairly wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external mic jack
lighter than others in class (300g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung Galaxy Camera
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