Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G

Here is a thorough review of the Nikon L830 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 3G (16MP) is very similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 17 months later than the Galaxy Camera 3G making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the L830 scores versus the Galaxy Camera 3G in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon L830 Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 comes with exterior dimensions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 3G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the L830 and the Galaxy Camera 3G.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and Galaxy Camera 3G is 71 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the L830 and Galaxy Camera 3G.

Clearly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you should expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger L830 is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.