Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V
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![Nikon Coolpix L830 front Nikon Coolpix L830 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-L830/Nikon-L830-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V/Sony-HX20V-front.jpg)
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Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Key Specs
(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
- Announced January 2014
- Older Model is Nikon L820
- Later Model is Nikon L840
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-500mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 254g - 107 x 62 x 35mm
- Launched July 2012
- Replaced the Sony HX10V
- Replacement is Sony HX30V
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Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Overview
Here is a extended analysis of the Nikon L830 versus Sony HX20V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the L830 (16MP) and the HX20V (18MP) is relatively close and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The L830 was introduced 18 months later than the HX20V which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon L830 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX20V being a Compact camera.
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the L830 grades against the HX20V with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix L830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon L830 Gallery and Sony HX20V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon L830 over the Sony HX20V
L830 | HX20V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2012 | Fresher by 18 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Reasons to pick Sony HX20V over the Nikon L830
HX20V | L830 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon L830 and Sony HX20V
L830 | HX20V | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon L830 provides 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 Sony HX20V has dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon L830 versus Sony HX20V in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the L830 vs the HX20V.
![Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V size comparison Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the L830 and HX20V is 71 and 90 respectively.
![Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the L830 and HX20V.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX20V to provide you with greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer L830 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.
![Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-L830-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-HX20V-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Nikon L830 vs Sony HX20V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix L830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix L830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2012-07-20 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 23-765mm (33.3x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 921k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1500s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.00 m (Auto ISO) | 7.10 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 508g (1.12 lb) | 254g (0.56 lb) |
Dimensions | 110 x 76 x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6") | 107 x 62 x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 320 images |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $300 | $397 |