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Nikon Coolpix L820 vs Nikon Coolpix L830

Nikon Coolpix L820

Nikon Coolpix L820

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix L820, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 29, 2013.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
0.0 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
1.7 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
0.0 out of 5 stars
Photography features
1.4 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.3 out of 5 stars
Average Score
0.7 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L810, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix L810

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix L830, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix L830

Sensor

This camera has a BSI-CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Battery life

4 x AA

The battery of this camera can last up to 320 shots per charge with the included 4 x AA battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.

Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Nikon Coolpix L830

Nikon Coolpix L830

Camera summary

The Nikon Coolpix L830, made by Nikon, is a powerful SLR-like (bridge) camera. Announced on Jan. 7, 2014.

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Feature Score
Autofocus specs
3.6 out of 5 stars
Connectivity
3.3 out of 5 stars
Exposure mode
2.5 out of 5 stars
Photography features
2.1 out of 5 stars
Physical
0.4 out of 5 stars
Average Score
2.4 out of 5 stars

Predecessor

This camera builds on the success of its predecessor, the Nikon Coolpix L820, with advanced features and improved performance.

Compare this camera to the Nikon Coolpix L820

Successor

This camera has now been superseeded by the Nikon Coolpix L840, which has more advanced features and characteristics, it would also be easier to get, especially new. Take that into account.

Aside from that, consider that you may probably need to update your camera soon and finding accesories could be more difficult compared to its successor. Of course you can expect a lower price for this camera as a compensation.

Compare this camera to its successor Nikon Coolpix L840

Sensor

This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.

Connectivity

Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.

Other features

This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.

Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.

Autofocus specs

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Af center
No
No
Af continuous
No
Yes
Af Contrast Detection
No
Yes
Af Face detection
No
Yes
Af live view
No
Yes
Af multi area
No
Yes
Af phase detection
No
No
Af selective
No
Yes
Af single
No
Yes
Af touch
No
No
Af tracking
No
Yes
Number of cross focus points - -
Number of focus points - -

Connectivity

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
HDMI
No
Yes
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Wireless connectivity - -
DXO color depth 0.0 0.0
DXO dynamic range 0.0 0.0
DXO low light ISO 0.0 0.0
DXO overall score 0.0 0.0

Exposure mode

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
AF area
No
No
average
No
No
Center weighted
No
Yes
Multi segment
No
Yes
partial
No
No
spot
No
Yes

General

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
AKA - -
announced Jan. 29, 2013 Jan. 7, 2014
Body type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
brand Nikon Nikon
msrp $133.48 $329.99
model Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Predecessor model Nikon Coolpix L810 Nikon Coolpix L820
Successor model Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L840

Lense

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Focal length multiplier - -
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Manual focus
No
No
Macro focus range n/a 1cm
Number of lenses - -

Other features

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
GPS - -
Self-timer n/a Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Storage slots 1 1
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC/SDXC
Timelapse recording
No
No

Photography features

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
AE bracketing
No
No
Aperture priority
No
No
Built-in flash
Yes
Yes
Custom white balance
Yes
Yes
Exposure compensation
No
No
External flash
No
No
Flash modes n/a n/a
Flash range n/a 9.00 m (Auto ISO)
Image stabilization
No
Yes
Manual exposure mode
No
No
Max continuous shooting 8.0 fps 7.0 fps
Max mechanical shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Minimum shutter speed 4 4
Shutter priority
No
No
WB bracketing
No
Yes

Physical

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Battery life 320 shots 390 shots
Battery model 4 x AA -
Battery type AA AA
Crush proof
No
No
Dust proof
No
No
Environmental sealing
No
No
Freeze proof
No
No
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm 110 x 76 x 91mm
Shock proof
No
No
Water proof
No
No
Weight 470 grs 508 grs

Screen

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Live view
Yes
Yes
Screen resolution 921 921
Screen size - -
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Touch screen
No
No

Sensor

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Max boosted ISO - -
Max image resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW support
No
No
Sensor area - -
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62 mm 6.17 x 4.55 mm
Sensor resolution 16 16
Sensor size 1/2.3-inch 1/2.3-inch
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS

Headphone port

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
Headphone port
No
No
Max video resolution 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Microphone port
No
No
Video formats - -
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p), 1280 x 960 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)

Viewfinder

Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix L830
viewfinder - -
viewfinder coverage - -
viewfinder magnification - -
viewfinder resolution no electronic viewfinder no electronic viewfinder