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Nikon L830 vs Sony H50

Portability
71
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix L830 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced January 2014
  • Old Model is Nikon L820
  • Refreshed by Nikon L840
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon L830 versus Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the L830 (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The L830 was manufactured 5 years after the H50 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H50 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the L830 matches up vs the H50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Sony H50

 L830 H50 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2009Newer by 61 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon L830

 H50 L830 
Manually focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon L830 and Sony H50

 L830 H50 
Display size3"3"Same display measurements
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon L830 has got external measurements of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") along with a weight of 508 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony H50 has sizing of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") having a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the L830 compared to the H50.

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the L830 and H50 is 71 and 69 respectively.

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and H50.

As you can see, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon L830 to show greater detail due to its extra 7 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher L830 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L830 Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
no external flash support
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L830 Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
53
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than competition in class (508g)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
heavier than competition (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon L830
Sports photography with Sony H50
51
long zoom range (23-765mm 33.3 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
great battery life (390 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
32
amazing zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L830 Travel photography highlights
Sony H50 Travel photography highlights
58
great battery life (390 CIPA)
good MP (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (765mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (508 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
44
built-in flash
long zoom (465mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (547g)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L830 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H50 as a Landscape photography camera
43
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery life (390 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
34
focusing manually
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
megapixel count low (9 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L830 Vlogging factors
Sony H50 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
heavier than competition in class (508g)
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of mic jack
heavier than competition (547 grams)
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Nikon L830 vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L830 and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix L830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix L830 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2009-01-15
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 9 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-765mm (33.3x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.00 m (Auto ISO) 9.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 508g (1.12 pounds) 547g (1.21 pounds)
Physical dimensions 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
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 photos -
Battery format AA -
Battery model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $300 $80