Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L830

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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Nikon Coolpix L100 and the Nikon Coolpix L830, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 was introduced in February 2009 and Nikon Coolpix L830 was introduced in January 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 Highlights

      • 10.0 MP 1/2.33-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 640 x 480 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Nikon Coolpix L830 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

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L830.

      PROS

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   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)

      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L100

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L100 over Nikon Coolpix L830.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L830
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 125
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.4 vs f/5.9
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 8 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/2000 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Lighter 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) vs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)

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      Advantage of Nikon Coolpix L830

      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L830 over Nikon Coolpix L100.

      Nikon Coolpix L100 vs Nikon Coolpix L830
      Larger Sensor 1/2.33-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10.0 Megapixel vs 16 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 3648 x 2736 vs 4608 x 3456
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Continuous Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 28 mm vs 23 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 420 mm vs 765 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 15x vs 34x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.5 vs f/3.0
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 50 cm
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Higher Resolution Screen 230k dot vs 921k dot
      Higher Video Resolution 640 x 480 vs 1920 x 1080
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo

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      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L830
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
      WEAKNESSES Nikon Coolpix L100 Nikon Coolpix L830
        Small Sensor1/2.33-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/1500 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution640 x 4801920 x 1080
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L830 have 3.0" screens with 230k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Nikon Coolpix L100 has a Fixed screen Nikon Coolpix L830 has a Tilting screen which makes it 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 L100 features a 10.0 megapixel 1/2.33-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.08 x 4.56 mm and a total area of 27.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. 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 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 125 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Nikon Coolpix L100 can take pictures up to 3648 x 2736 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3584 x 2016, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768, 640 x480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Nikon Coolpix L830 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Nikon Coolpix L100 comes with 4 x AA battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Nikon Coolpix L100 has a single SD/SDHC card slot. Nikon Coolpix L830 has a single SC/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L100, and up to 1/1500 sec on Nikon Coolpix L830. Nikon Coolpix L830 can shoot continuously up to 6.7 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m Auto ISO on Nikon Coolpix L830..

      Physical Parameters

      Nikon Coolpix L100 body has dimensions of 110 x 72 x 78 mm (4.33 x 2.83 x 3.07") and Nikon Coolpix L830 body has dimensions of 110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58"). Nikon Coolpix L100 weighs 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L830 weighs 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz).

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      110 mm

      72 mm

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      110 mm

      76 mm

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      Size comparisons of Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L830

      Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L830 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      GOOD
      71
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      AVERAGE
      58
      •   Small Sensor
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      72
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      GOOD
      80
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      GOOD
      84
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      GOOD
      81
      •   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

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Nikon Coolpix L100 and Nikon Coolpix L830 and give them scores of 49 and 58 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      OVERALL
      49
      OVERALL
      58

      Sensor

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      POOR
      44
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10.0 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      51
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16 Megapixel
      •   125 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      POOR
      41
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 640 x 480
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      73
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      AVERAGE
      64
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 921k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      BAD
      38
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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

      Nikon Coolpix L100

      Nikon Coolpix L830

      POOR
      46
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 360 g (0.79 lb / 12.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Weight - 508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 390 shots


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