Nikon L830 vs Sony H200

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H200. The entire galleries are available at Nikon L830 Gallery & Sony H200 Gallery.

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.

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

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.