Nikon L830 is a member of Nikon's Small Sensor Superzoom class cameras. Below you can see the latest models in this class and how their main specs have changed with each new model. Nikon Small Sensor Superzoom Series History Check the link below to compare specs of the latest cameras in this series side-by-side: Nikon P950 vs A1000 vs B600 vs P1000 vs A900 **This post contains affiliate links, and I will be compensated if you make a purchase after clicking through my links. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Related Blog PostsNikon L830 PROs and CONs ReviewNow let's get in to more details of our Nikon L830 review by analysing its specs and features and listing out its pros and cons compared to average competitor cameras in its class. PROs Image Stabilization Articulating ScreenFull HD Video Face Detection Focusing Face Detection Focusing921k dots LCD Resolution7.0fps Shooting w/ Mechanical Shutter Long Battery Life (390 shots)23mm Wide Angle Lens765mm Good Tele Lens33.3X Optical Zoom Panorama Shooting240fps High Speed Video Report a correction No Wireless Connection No External Flash Shoe No Touch Screen No Built-in Viewfinder No RAW Shooting Max Sensitivity only ISO 3.200Only Unknown Focus Points 1/1500s Low Max Shutter Speed Heavy Body: 508 No Manual Focusing No Manual Exposure No Environmental Sealing Slow Lens at Wide: f3.00 Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90 Report a correction Nikon L830 Physical Specs Nikon L830 weighs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) and has external dimensions of 110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58″). Considering that the average weight of DSLR-Like type cameras is 591g, its weight is about average in its class. With a thickness of 91mm, it also has an average thickness. Weight Comparison DSLR-Like Cameras Thickness Comparison DSLR-Like Cameras Here is the front and top view image of Nikon L830 with the dimensions:  In order to give you a better idea about the real life size of Nikon L830, we have added an image of how it looks next to a credit card and an AA type battery. Now let's compare Nikon L830 size with the camera that it replaced: Nikon L820 (Check L830 vs L820). Below you can find the comparison of the weight and thickness of Nikon L830 with its main competitors: Nikon L830 Size Compared to Main Competitors Weather SealingNikon L830 doesn't have any environmental sealings on its body so you got to be extra careful to protect it against water and dust. If you shoot under these conditions very often, consider checking Top Bridge Cameras with Weather Sealing page. Nikon L830 Lens Nikon L830 features a 23-765 mm F3.0-5.9 34× zoom lens. This camera offers exceptional wide angle capacity thanks to 23mm focal length on the wide end and remarkable super telephoto reach at 765mm. Wide Coverage DSLR-Like Cameras Telezoom DSLR-Like Cameras With a max aperture of f3.00 at 23mm, we can not consider this lens fast on wide end, and it is slow at the tele end with its max aperture of f5.90. Max Aperture at Wide DSLR-Like Cameras Max Aperture at Tele DSLR-Like Cameras L830 is equipped with Optical image stabilization system which is very handy especially at lower shutter speeds. Nikon L830 Sensor and Photography Features Nikon L830 has a 16.0MP 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) sized CMOS sensor . You can shoot at maximum resolution of 4608 x 3456 pixels with aspect ratios of and 4:3. L830 has a native ISO range of 125 - 3200 but unfortunately, Nikon L830 doesn't have RAW file support. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with a RAW support, consider or in the same price range. Nikon L830 is not the highest resolution Small Sensor camera. Canon SX740 HS with its 21.0MP sensor is leading in this class. Check the comparison of Nikon L830 vs Canon SX740 HS or take a look at Highest resolution Bridge cameras list. Let's look at how the size of the Nikon L830's 1/2.3-inch sensor compares with other standard sensor sizes. Nikon L830 LCDNikon L830 has a Tilting 3.00-inch LCD screen with a resolution of 921k dots. Tilting screens are more photography oriented while Fully articulated screens are highly preferred by videographers. Both the screen size and the screen resolution is up to the standards of this class. Unfortunately Nikon Coolpix L830 doesn't have a Selfie friendly screen. If this feature is important for your shooting style, check here the list of Best Bridge Cameras with Selfie Friendly LCD screen. L830 doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder. Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic especially under strong light where visibility of LCD screens goes down dramatically. If you need a Bridge camera with a built-in viewfinder in a similar price range, consider Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II (Compare) or Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ1000 (Compare). Alternatively, check here the list of all Bridge cameras with viewfinder.. Nikon L830 Connectivity, Storage and BatteryYou can connect L830 to compatible devices via its HDMI port or USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) port. Nikon L830 BatteryNikon L830 is powered by a proprietary battery which provides a battery life of 390 shots according to CIPA standards. Considering that the average battery life of DSLR-Like type cameras is 353 shots, its battery life is about average in its class but it would still be wise to invest in some spare batteries for long photo trips. Battery Life Comparison in Small Sensor Superzoom Cameras Nikon L830 Features Compared to Main Competitors Nikon L830 Video FeaturesWith Nikon L830, you can record your videos at a highest resolution of 1920 x 1080 at 60i,30p fps and save in and formats. Full HD resolution of Nikon L830 will be adequate in most of the situations. But if you are after the highest resolution videos available, see our list of Top Cameras with 4K (Ultra-HD) Video.
High-Speed VideoL830 features a high speed mode where it captures videos at 240fps which helps to create slow motion videos. If you shoot a video at a frame rate of 240fps and play it back at 24fps, the video will be 10x slower and longer than normal. Microphones, Speaker and Headphone ConnectionsNikon Coolpix L830 has a built-in Stereo microphone and a Mono speaker. On the other hand, Nikon L830 doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones. If you need a DSLR-Like camera with external microphone connectivity, consider or in a similar price range. Also read:
Nikon L830 Other FeaturesMax Shutter speedNikon L830 can shoot continuously at max speed of 7 fps and has max shutter speed of 1/1500 sec. FlashUnfortunately L830 doesn't have an external flash shoe so you are limited with the built-in flash. FocusingNikon L830 features a Contrast Detection autofocusing system. Nikon L830 also features Face detection AF where it intelligently detects the faces in the frame and locks the focus automatically. What type of Photography is Nikon L830 Good for? In this section, we review and score Nikon L830 in 5 different photography areas. Nikon L830 for Portrait PhotographyNikon L830 has a score of 25 for Portrait Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Portrait We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Portrait Photography list and consider these alternatives over theL830. Image Stabilization Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP Average Ergonomics&Handling Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor No RAW shooting capability No External Flash Shoe No Built-in Viewfinder No Manual Focus Mode No Manual Exposure Mode Read the details of how we scored Nikon L830 for Portrait Photography Nikon L830 for Street PhotographyNikon L830 has a score of 52 for Street Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Street is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Street Photography list. Live-view Face-Detection Focusing Tilting LCD Screen Image Stabilization 23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Medium sized Body No Built-in Viewfinder No Manual Focus Mode No RAW shooting capability Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor Read the details of how we scored Nikon L830 for Street Photography Nikon L830 for Sports PhotographyNikon L830 has a score of 38 for Sports Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Sports We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Sports Photography list and consider these alternatives over theL830. Fast Continuous Shooting: 7.0fps Image Stabilization 765 mm Tele Lens Average Ergonomics&Handling Environmental Sealings Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1500s Unknown Focus Points No Manual Exposure Mode No Manual Focus Mode No Built-in Viewfinder No External Flash Shoe Slow Lens at Tele: f5.90 No RAW shooting capability Read the details of how we scored Nikon L830 for Sports Photography Nikon L830 for Daily PhotographyNikon L830 has a score of 50 for Daily Photography which makes it an AVERAGE candidate for this type of photography. If Daily is important for you, we recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Daily Photography list. 33.3X Optical Zoom Medium size Body 508g Body Thickness 91mm Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor No RAW shooting capability Read the details of how we scored Nikon L830 for Daily Photography Nikon L830 for Landscape PhotographyNikon L830 has a score of 19 for Landscape Photography which makes it a POOR candidate for this type of photography. If Landscape We strongly recommend you to check our Top Bridge Cameras for Landscape Photography list and consider these alternatives over theL830. 23 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP No Manual Exposure Mode No Manual Focus Mode No RAW shooting capability Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor No Environmental Sealings Read the details of how we scored Nikon L830 for Landscape Photography Nikon L830 Alternatives In this section, we analyse how Nikon L830 compares with other DSLR-Like cameras within a similar price range. Popular Comparisons of Nikon L830Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Nikon L830 amongst Camera Decision readers. Nikon L830 Alternatives in CamerasIt would also be interesting to compare the Nikon L830 with Cameras. Below we have listed 4 highest ranked cameras in Nikon L830's price range. Nikon L830 Conclusion and ScoresCurrently, Nikon L830 has an Overall Score of 34/100 which is based on our evaluation of 69 different technical parameters. Our scores are dynamically updated whenever a new camera is added to our database or when we change our ranking algorithm and the maximum score is always 100. Nikon Coolpix L830 is ranked 103 out of 113 in DSLR-Like cameras (Top 20 Bridge), and ranked930 out of 1278 in all Cameras (Top 20 Overall). |
