Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

PowerShot SX70 HS vs Coolpix L830 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Specs

PowerShot SX70 HS

  • Introduced in September 2018
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 20 megapixel
  • 10 frames/second
  • 100 – 3200 ISO
  • 3840 x 2160 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 21-1365mm (65x), f3.4-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 127 x 90.9 x 116.6mm³ (5.0″ x 3.6″ x 4.6″)
  • 608g (19.6 oz.)

All specs: Main page for PowerShot SX70 HS

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 SX70 HS 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 SX70 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Canon PowerShot SX70 HS a better choice

PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix L830

Wider resolution (5, megapixel)

20.30 16.00
Higher speed (4, frames/second)

10 7
Auto Focus points (4)

9 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 3200 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
Better Video (2)

3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
WiFi (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the PowerShot SX70 HS are the higher resolution, that the camera is faster and the faster and more accurate auto focus. Additional pros for the Canon are the larger sensitivity, the superior video recording and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection.

The PowerShot SX70 HS scores 21 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L830

PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix L830

Longer battery life (3, photos)

325 400
Weighs less (2)

608g
(19.6 oz.)
508g
(16.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

1346cm³
(85 cu.in.)
767cm³
(48 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L830 are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the PowerShot SX70 HS and the more compact size.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix L830.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

PowerShot SX70 HS

Coolpix L830

Sensor format

Compact Compact
Built-in flash

Image stabilizer

Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Dimensions

Look at front view of the PowerShot SX70 HS and Coolpix L830

Top view of cameras

Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Canon PowerShot SX70 HS

Nikon Coolpix L830

21
7

We recommend Canon PowerShot SX70 HS as better choice.