Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix L830 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Specs

PowerShot SX420 IS

  • Introduced in January 2016
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 2 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 1280 x 720 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor
  • Zoom 24-1008mm (42x), f3.5-6.6
  • WiFi built-in
  • 104.4 x 69.1 x 85.1mm³ (4.1″ x 2.7″ x 3.4″)
  • 442g (14.3 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix L830

  • Introduced in January 2014
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 125 – 3200 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • No viewfinder
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 22-765mm (34x), f3.0-5.9
  • No WiFi
  • 111 x 75.8 x 91.2mm³ (4.4″ x 3.0″ x 3.6″)
  • 508g (16.4 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix L830

PowerShot SX420 IS vs Coolpix L830: The sensors

Both cameras use the same sensor format, Compact.

The Compact sensor built into both cameras has a total area of about 28mm² (0.04 sq.in.).

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX420 IS a better choice

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix L830

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.00 16.00
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
Weighs less (2)

442g
(14.3 oz.)
508g
(16.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

614cm³
(39 cu.in.)
767cm³
(48 cu.in.)
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX420 IS are the higher resolution, the faster and more accurate auto focus and the larger sensitivity. We also like the lower weight than the Coolpix L830, the more compact size and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX420 IS scores 19 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L830

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix L830

Higher speed (4, frames/second)

2 7
Better monitor (2, Megapixel)

0.23 0.92
Articulated monitor (2)

Better Video (2)

1280 x 720 1920 x 1080
Longer battery life (3, photos)

195 400

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L830 are that the camera is faster, that the display has a higher resolution and the articulated display. A recommendation of the Coolpix L830 is made easy by the superior video recording and that the battery has more stamina.

Yields 13 points for the Coolpix L830.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX420 IS

Coolpix L830

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX420 IS and Coolpix L830

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX420 IS

Nikon Coolpix L830

19
13

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX420 IS as better choice.