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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
44
Overall
41

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G 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
  • Succeeded the Nikon L820
  • New Model is Nikon L840
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F) lens
  • 305g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon L830 versus Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Samsung. The image resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 4G (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The L830 was introduced 17 months after the Galaxy Camera 4G making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L830 matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 4G in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L830 Galaxy Camera 4G 
IntroducedJanuary 2014August 2012More modern by 17 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k0kCrisper display (+921k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G over the Nikon L830

 Galaxy Camera 4G L830 
Display dimension4.8"3"Larger display (+1.8")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G

 L830 Galaxy Camera 4G 
Focus manually No manual focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 enjoys outside 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) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G has dimensions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") along with a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the L830 versus the Galaxy Camera 4G.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the L830 and Galaxy Camera 4G is 71 and 90 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the L830 and Galaxy Camera 4G.

As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images but you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The younger L830 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography info
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Street photography info
53
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than competitors (508 grams)
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
51
excellent zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (390 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
great zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Travel photography advice
58
great battery (390 shots)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
great reach (765mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors (508g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
72
lighter than competitors in class (305g)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
pretty wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
great max aperture (f)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Landscape photography details
43
really wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
great battery (390 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
47
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
screen larger than average (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Vlogging factors
28
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have external microphone port
more heavy than competitors (508g)
36
pretty wide (23mm)
great max aperture (f)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (305 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic support
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Nikon L830 vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
 Nikon Coolpix L830Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix L830 Samsung Galaxy Camera 4G
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-01-07 2012-08-29
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 -
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-765mm (33.3x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 4.8 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 0 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT LCD 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s -
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500s -
Continuous shooting rate 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 9.00 m (Auto ISO) no built-in flash
Flash modes - no built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 508 grams (1.12 pounds) 305 grams (0.67 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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 390 pictures -
Battery style AA -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SC/SDHC/SDXC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $300 $550