• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 23.00mm - 765.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.1 megapixels
  • 21.00mm - 1365.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon L830 advantages over Canon SX60

  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 680 vs 340 shots
    Capture more photos

Canon SX60 advantages over Nikon L830

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Tilt-swivel vs tilt-only
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Peaker vs Non-peaker
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Eye-level vs Rear display only
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • RAW file ability
    Yes vs No
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • More telephoto lens reach
    1,365 mm vs 765 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Manual focus
    Yes vs No
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Hot shoe vs None
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Longer exposure
    15 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    19 vs 5 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    Both provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Slow-motion videos
    Both provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

Common Weaknesses

  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Sony H200

Nikon L830
Sony H200
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tiltable Screen
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon L830 vs Sony H200

Canon SX60
Sony H200
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Eye-level viewfinder
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • More pixels

Compare Canon SX60 vs Sony H200

Compared to Samsung WB2100

Nikon L830
Samsung WB2100
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • HDMI out
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
  • Manual focus

Compare Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB2100

Canon SX60
Samsung WB2100
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $450
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Thinner
  • Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon SX60 vs Samsung WB2100

Compared to Nikon P600

Nikon L830
Nikon P600
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • Focus peaking

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon P600

Canon SX60
Nikon P600
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $345
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Less shutter lag

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P600

Compared to Nikon P610

Nikon L830
Nikon P610
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slower slow-motion
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon P610

Canon SX60
Nikon P610
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • RAW file ability
  • $599
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in GPS

Compare Canon SX60 vs Nikon P610

Compared to Nikon L840

Nikon L830
Nikon L840
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Slower slow-motion
  • Shoots 60p video
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Nikon L830 vs Nikon L840

Canon SX60
Nikon L840
  • $449
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Tilt-swivel screen
  • $448
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-camera panoramas
  • Longer stills battery life

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