Nikon Coolpix L830

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    Highlights

    • 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor
    • 125 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 3.0" 921k dot Tilting Screen
    • 6.7 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Nikon Coolpix L830 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 16 Megapixel CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 125 to 3,200. The camera has a Tilting 3.0" screen with 921k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Nikon Coolpix L830 can capture video up to 1920 x 1080 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Predecessor
    4. Successor
    5. Screen
    6. Sensor
    7. Photography Features
    8. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    9. Other Features
    10. Physical Parameters
    11. For Different Types of Photography
    12. Evaluation
    13. Specifications  

    Here is the Nikon Coolpix Lxxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Nikon Coolpix Lxxx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
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    		February
    2015    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 6,400 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
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    2014    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Tilting 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L820
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    		January
    2013    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L610
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    		August
    2012    		 16 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 125 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L810
    Compare
    		February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L120
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    		February
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 6,400 Fixed 3.0"
    921k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L110
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    		February
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 1,600 Fixed 3.0"
    460k dot
    Image cannot be found Nikon L100
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    		February
    2009    		 10.0 MP
    1/2.33-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Coolpix L830 vs Coolpix L820 vs Coolpix L610 vs Coolpix L810 vs Coolpix L120.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L830.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   HDMI Output
    •   Orientation Sensor

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
    •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)

    Predecessor

    Here we are comparing Nikon Coolpix L830 to its predecessor Coolpix L820 and displaying the major changes.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L820
    Multi Area Autofocus vs
    Selective Autofocus vs
    Tracking Autofocus vs
    Single Autofocus vs
    Continuous Autofocus vs
    Face Detection vs
    Live View Autofocus vs
    Contrast Detection for Autofocus vs
    Reachs More Telephoto 765 mm vs 675 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 34x vs 30x
    Image Stabilization vs
    Screen Type Tilting vs Fixed
    Multi-Segment Metering vs
    Center Weighted Metering vs
    Spot Metering vs
    Longer Battery Life 390 shots vs 320 shots
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Nikon Coolpix L820
    Sensor Type CMOS vs BSI-CMOS
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.9 vs f/5.8
    Lower Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1500 sec vs 1/4000 sec
    Lower Max Continuous Shooting 6.7 fps vs 8.0 fps
    Heavier 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) vs 470 g (1.04 lb / 16.58 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Coolpix L820.

    Successor

    In 2015 Nikon Coolpix L830 was replaced by Nikon Coolpix L840. Let us now have a look at some important differences between Nikon Coolpix L830 and its successor.

    UPGRADES Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon Coolpix L830
    Lower Native ISO 100 vs 125
    Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 3,200
    Reachs More Telephoto 855 mm vs 765 mm
    Greater Optical Zoom 38x vs 34x
    Min Normal Focus Distance 30 cm vs 50 cm
    Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/4000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
    Higher Max Continuous Shooting 7.4 fps vs 6.7 fps
    Built-In Wi-Fi vs
    Longer Battery Life 590 shots vs 390 shots
    DOWNGRADES Nikon Coolpix L840 vs Nikon Coolpix L830
    Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.5 vs f/5.9
    Image Stabilization vs
    Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
    Heavier 538 g (1.19 lb / 18.98 oz) vs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)

    For more detailed comparison between the models please visit Nikon Coolpix L830 vs Coolpix L840.

    Screen

    Tilting screen

    Nikon Coolpix L830 has a 3.0" Tilting screen with 921k dot resolution. Tilting screen makes this camera very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting.

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    Nikon Coolpix L830 with Tilting screen

    Sensor

    Nikon Coolpix L830 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Nikon Coolpix L830.

    Nikon L610
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L820
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L840
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    1/2.3-inch

    16 MP

    Nikon L810
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Nikon L100
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    1/2.33-inch

    10.0 MP

    Nikon L110
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Nikon L120
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Canon 70D
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    APS-C

    20.2 MP

    Canon R50
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Canon Rebel T5i
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    APS-C

    18.0 MP

    Sony a6400
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    APS-C

    24.2 MP

    Nikon Z30
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    APS-C

    20.9 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input and HDMI Output

    Nikon Coolpix L830 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Nikon Coolpix L830's shutter speed can go up to 1/1500 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 6.7 fps.


    Flash

    Nikon Coolpix L830 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m Auto ISO.

    Physical Parameters

    Nikon Coolpix L830 has dimensions of 110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58"). It weighs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

    110 mm (4.33")

    76 mm (2.99")

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    76 mm (2.99")

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    91 mm (3.58")

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    Nikon Coolpix L830 dimensions

    Nikon Coolpix L830 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Nikon Coolpix L830 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Nikon Coolpix L830 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    GOOD
    73

    Nikon Coolpix L830 gets a score of 73 and is GOOD choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
    •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Wildlife Photography

    GOOD
    71

    Nikon Coolpix L830 gets a score of 71 and is GOOD choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    72

    Nikon Coolpix L830 gets a score of 72 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Orientation Sensor

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    80

    Nikon Coolpix L830 gets a score of 80 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)

    Travel Photography

    GOOD
    81

    Nikon Coolpix L830 gets a score of 81 and is GOOD choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots

    Nikon Coolpix L830 Evaluation

    We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L830 and give score of 58 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
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    Sensor

    POOR
    51

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 51 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
    •   125 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    60

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 60 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
    •   Max Continuous Shooting - 6.7 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    46

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 46 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

    Focusing

    GOOD
    73

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 73 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    AVERAGE
    64

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 64 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Tilting Screen
    •   Screen Size - 3.0"
    •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 61 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    POOR
    43

    We give Nikon Coolpix L830 a score of 43 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
    •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots


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