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Nikon L830 vs Sony H200

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
31
Overall
39

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 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
  • Launched January 2014
  • Superseded the Nikon L820
  • Replacement is Nikon L840
Sony H200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-633mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 530g - 123 x 83 x 87mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon L830 vs Sony H200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the H200 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 13 months later than the H200 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the L830 scores vs the H200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Sony H200

 L830 H200 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2013More recent by 13 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution921k460kClearer screen (+461k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H200 over the Nikon L830

 H200 L830 

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Sony H200

 L830 H200 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 enjoys external dimensions 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 Sony H200 has sizing of 123mm x 83mm x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 530 grams (1.17 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the L830 compared to the H200.

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and H200 is 71 and 67 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to visualize the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the L830 and H200.

To sum up, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Sony H200 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more modern L830 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon L830
Portrait photography with Sony H200
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
offers face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography features
Sony H200 Street photography features
53
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (508g)
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
more heavy than others (530g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L830 Sports photography highlights
Sony H200 Sports photography highlights
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (24-633mm 26.4 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (240 shots)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography advice
Sony H200 Travel photography advice
58
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (508g)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
53
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great zoom (633mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery pack (240 per charge)
more heavy than others (530g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 Landscape photography advice
Sony H200 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery pack (240 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H200 as a Vlogging camera
28
quite wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (508g)
25
relatively wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
more heavy than others (530 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Sony H200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Sony H200
 Nikon Coolpix L830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 2920
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 24-633mm (26.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 20cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 6.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508 gr (1.12 pounds) 530 gr (1.17 pounds)
Dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 123 x 83 x 87mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots 240 shots
Battery format AA AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SC/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $300 $250