Nikon D3100 vs Nikon Coolpix L830

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      BrandNikonNikon
      ModelD3100Coolpix L830
      Predecessor ModelNikon D3000 Nikon Coolpix L820
      Successor ModelNikon D3200 Nikon Coolpix L840
      MSRP$299
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRBridge
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.1 x 15.4 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels14.8 Megapixel16.79 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels14 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 3,200125 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 12,800
      Photo Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      ProcessorEXPEED 2
      Max Image Resolution4608 x 30724608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions3456 x 2304, 2304 x 1536
      Image Aspect Ratios3:24:3
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, incandescent, fluorescent (7 types), direct sunlight, flash, cloudy, shade, preset manual(up to 5 values can be stored), Fine tune by Kelvin color temperature setting (2,500 K to 10,000K)
      WB Bracketing
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      On
      Off
      Focus Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus
      AF Detection Range-1 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points11
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points10
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen
      Optics Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range23 - 765 mm
      Optical Zoom34x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.0 - 5.9
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance1 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Reflex MirrorQuick-return type
      Screen Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution230k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.53x
      Diopter Adjustment-1.7 to +0.5
      Shutter Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Shutter TypeElectronically controlled vertical-travel focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/1500 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps6.7 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      Red-Eye
      Slow
      Red-Eye Slow
      Rear curtain      		TTL Auto
      Flash Range12.00 m at ISO 1009.00 m Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash Systemi-TTL Balanced fill-flash, standard i-TTL flash for digital SLR
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe with sync and data contacts and safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Average      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto modes (auto, auto [flash off ]), Scene Modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close up, Night portrait), programmed auto with flexible program (P), shutter-priority auto (S), aperture-priority auto (A), manual (M), -5 to +5 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, Luminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      DxO Low Light ISO919
      DxO Color Depth22.5
      DxO Dynamic Range11.3
      DxO Overall Score67
      Video Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Movie File FormatMOV
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi via Eye-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional
      Environmental Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Dimensions124 x 96 x 75 mm (4.88 x 3.78 x 2.95")110 x 76 x 91 mm (4.33 x 2.99 x 3.58")
      Weight (inc. batteries)505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)508 g (1.12 lb / 17.92 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.4 x 6.9 x 3.3"
      Package Weight1.95 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Battery PackEN-EL14
      Battery Life550 shots390 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXCSingle Slot: SC/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D3100 Nikon Coolpix L830
      Self TimerYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage sensor cleaning
      Airflow Control System
      Image Dust Off reference data (optional Capture NX 2 software required)


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