Nikon L830

Nikon L830 is Nikon's Small Sensor Superzoom digital camera initially released on January of 2014. The camera houses a 16MP, CMOS 1/2.3" sized sensor and has a maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456.

Nikon released this model in an effort to improve the older Nikon L820 (Read Full Comparison) and then introduced the updated Nikon L840 (Read Full Comparison) in order to improve this model.

The L830 is positioned #99 out of 244 in Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and all-around #621 out of 1465 for cameras in our database. Remember to try out our Smart camera finder to get camera rankings based on your customized criteria.

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The Nikon L830 comes with a history of related cameras. Listed below, you can discover all earlier and new models alongside main specs.

You can see the L830 from several angles in the gallery below.

Below is a shortlist of positives and negatives of the Nikon L830 based on aspects which are generally viewed as essential in a digital camera.

The sensor specification in the Nikon L830 is 6.17mm x 4.55mm (1/2.3"). The 28 mm² sensor can resolve 4608 x 3456 pixels at aspect ratios of 4:3. The camera boasts Image Stabilization (Optical). In body stabilization is more desirable than digital stabilization as the latter may lead to cropping.

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The CMOS sensor boasts 16 megapixels and delivers a standard ISO range of 125 - 3200. Sadly, RAW files are not saved therefore you have less margin for error.

The picture underneath shows the L830's sensor dimensions in comparison to other popular sizes. The L830 sensor comes with a crop factor of 5.8 and is outlined in green.

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To get an idea of specific aspect ratios, you should refer to the graphic below.

Nikon L830 has a weight of 1.12 pounds (508 grams / 17.92 ounces) and features exterior proportions of 110mm x 76mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.0" x 3.6"). The weight of normal Small Sensor Superzoom camera is 387 grams so the Nikon L830 is weightier when compared with various rivals.

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Down below is a shot of the Nikon L830 besides a soft drink to help you to have a feel for its scale.

The top view underneath will show you the button arrangement on the L830.

The L830 features an inbuilt lens providing a focal range of 23-765mm giving it a 33.3 x zoom which is amazing and would allow you to zoom all the way in.

At the widest 23mm, the lens will have an aperture of f3.0 which will be very slow and not great in low light conditions and you might find it hard to capture a shallow depth of field. You would also have to increase the ISO setting resulting in noisy images. Towards the tele end, 765mm is fantastic zoom and comes to f5.9 making it quite sluggish and you will need to apply slower shutter speeds.

The L830 has the following connectivity:

• USB Yes
• HDMI Yes

Cameras that feature NFC and Bluetooth connectivity can easily be controlled wirelessly through smartphones. You will be able to send files and usually change settings with no need to connect straight to the camera.

Some applications even enable a Liveview and click the shutter in case you aren't close to the camera. If the camera has a HDMI out, it could be connected to an external display. Almost all cameras enable you to charge the battery using the USB port.

The maximum video quality in the Nikon L830 is 1920 x 1080 and it can capture in file format. 1080p quality provides a good balance in video quality vs file sizes but FULL HD will not give you much room to crop. The camera doesn't feature a mic and headphone jack which means that you get no control over your audio. It is probably a better idea to find another model in case you want decent audio in your videos.

Nikon L830 doesn't include weather proofing so damp conditions can affect the camera.

The Nikon L830 is equipped with a 3 inch tilting display screen boasting a resolution of 921 thousand dots.

Sadly the display screen isn't a touch screen.

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The ViewFinder specs regarding Nikon L830 are below:

• ViewFinder None

In those sunny outdoor conditions which make the camera screens washed out and tricky to view, viewfinders will be rather useful.

Nikon L830 continuous shooting rate is 7.0 frames per second. The max shutter speed is 1/1500 sec.

Nikon L830 boasts only built-in flash without external flash ability.

Nikon L830 boasts just Contrast Detect AF and is missing Phase Detect AF. Phase Detection autofocusing is more snappier & exact when compared with Contrast Detect autofocusing. The camera supports Face detection which makes it helpful for portraits.

It also includes Tracking AF for moving things. Nikon L830 doesn't have manual focus. Manual focus is useful in low light scenarios or you need more precise control on focusing.

The battery on the Nikon L830 is designed to last for 390 clicks with respect to the CIPA specifications which is higher than the usual for its class. The general Small Sensor Superzoom camera battery life is 316. Fujifilm HS35EXR features the highest possible (600) battery life in this class of cameras.

Listed below is a number of Small Sensor Superzoom cameras that have the strongest battery life:

ModelVisualizeBattery LifeRAWNFCBluetooth

Fujifilm HS35EXR
L830 vs Fujifilm HS35EXR600 yesnono

Nikon B500
L830 vs B500600 nonoyes

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Nikon L840
L830 vs L840590 noyesno

Panasonic FZ200
L830 vs FZ200540 yesnono

Leica V-Lux 4
L830 vs V-Lux 4540 yesnono

The following chart presents a analysis of the Nikon L830 for different styles of photography. To check out more, check out the specific section underneath.

The Nikon L830 gets a rating of 35 which is terrible, meaning that it is not acceptable for portrait photography. Photographing portraits leans heavily to sensor resolution, RAW support along with the capability to utilize external flash.

With a decent score of 53, the Nikon L830 is fairly acceptable to use in street photography. A decent street photography camera features a perfect balance of image quality and portability.

A average sports photography score of 51 means the Nikon L830 is somewhat acceptable for photographing sports. A camera needs fantastic tracking and fast shutter speeds for sports photography.

Portability is super important in picking a travel camera. All things considered, the Nikon L830 gets a reasonable 58 for a travel camera which makes it somewhat suitable for your holidays.

If you find yourself planning to purchase a camera for landscape photography, the most significant aspect will no doubt be image quality. The Nikon L830 at it's terrible rating of 43 for a landscape camera is not acceptable in the current market.

A camera for vlogging ought to offer a articulating display, mic input and preferably IBIS. Considering all things, the Nikon L830 is not acceptable for vlogging as it gets a terrible score of 28.

If you are shopping for alternatives to the L830, below is a selection of the top ranked cameras that fall in to the family of Small Sensor Superzoom.

The graph listed below offers you an overview of the L830 compared to it's highest ranked rivals suggested previously.

These are some more cameras you may have a look at as alternate options. To review a thorough comparison, visit the "compare" link.