Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Compare

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Cameras which are being compared are Superzoom cameras.

Coolpix P900 vs Coolpix L830 - Side by side

Learn more about compared cameras specifications below.

Nikon Coolpix P900 vs Nikon Coolpix L830 Specs

Coolpix P900

  • Introduced in March 2015
  • Superzoom
  • Sensor: Compact
  • 16 megapixel
  • 7 frames/second
  • 100 – 6400 ISO
  • 1920 x 1080 Video
  • Viewfinder: Elektronic
  • 75.00mm (3.0″) Monitor, articulated
  • Zoom 24-2000mm (83x), f2.8-6.5
  • WiFi built-in
  • 137.4 x 103.2 x 139.5mm³ (5.4″ x 4.1″ x 5.5″)
  • 900g (29.0 oz.)

All specs: Main page for Coolpix P900

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

Coolpix P900 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.).

Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Other Specs Comparison

Why is Nikon Coolpix P900 a better choice

Coolpix P900

Coolpix L830
Auto Focus points (4)

99 1
Better sensibility (4)

100 – 6400 ISO 125 – 3200 ISO
WiFi (2)
GPS (2)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix P900 are the faster and more accurate auto focus, the larger sensitivity and the built-in wifi that permits remote shooting and image transfer without the need for a cable connection. Finally, there’s the the built-in GPS.

The Coolpix P900 scores 12 points.

Otherwise why to choose Nikon Coolpix L830

Coolpix P900

Coolpix L830
Longer battery life (3, photos)

360 400
Weighs less (2)

900g
(29.0 oz.)		 508g
(16.4 oz.)
More portable (2)

1978cm³
(125 cu.in.)		 767cm³
(48 cu.in.)

Conclusion: Advantages of the Coolpix L830 are that the battery has more stamina, the lower weight than the Coolpix P900 and the more compact size.

Yields 7 points for the Coolpix L830.

Common Specs for both cameras compared

Coolpix P900

Coolpix L830
Sensor format

Compact Compact
Resolution (megapixel)

16.00 16.00
Speed (frames/second)

7 7
Built-in flash
Image stabilizer
Sensor resolution (MP)

0.92 0.92
Articulated screen
Video resolution

1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080
Nikon Coolpix P900 VS Nikon Coolpix L830 Dimensions

Look at front view of the Coolpix P900 and Coolpix L830

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Total scores

Here’s the total score according to comparison above:

Nikon Coolpix P900

Nikon Coolpix L830

12
7

We recommend Nikon Coolpix P900 as better choice.