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Nikon Coolpix L830

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User ratings:
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4 stars
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Pros

  • night scenery mode is capable of a good low light shot
  • Image quality is decent
  • plenty of zoom and decent image quality

Cons

  • detail clearly reduces in darker areas
  • image quality becomes significantly worse at ISO 3200
  • zoom rocker on the top as well as a lever on the side

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus, Face detection
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Nikon Coolpix L830 - Pros & Cons

Nikon Coolpix L830

Pros

  • night scenery mode is capable of a good low light shot
  • Image quality is decent
  • plenty of zoom and decent image quality
  • The menu system is well laid out and easy to navigate
  • Shots were crisp with good
  • realistic colors
  • The controls and menu system are fairly uncomplicated
  • Very nice
  • The smoother images will look better when they're sharper
  • smaller
  • lighter camera in your pocket is always appealing

Cons

  • detail clearly reduces in darker areas
  • image quality becomes significantly worse at ISO 3200
  • zoom rocker on the top as well as a lever on the side
  • It s not the longest-zoom you ll find in such a camera
  • decidedly inferior digital zooms
  • Weather was cloudy and rainy
  • The software fails a little bit in this respect
  • There is no Wi-Fi connectivity either
  • slightly high noise levels are a downer
  • The lack of Wi-Fi is also another letdown
  • wi-fi and GPS connectivity

Nikon Coolpix L830 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Nikon Coolpix L830 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Sensor photo detectors17.0 Mpx
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h4:3
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom34.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv23 - 765
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Centre weighted Auto Focus
  • Face detection
Auto Focus (AF) lockyes
Normal focus range19.69 in
Macro focus range0.39 in
Number of focus points99
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
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Photography features
Shooting modes
  • Movie
  • Scene
Camera shutter type
  • Electronic
  • Mechanical
Minimum shutter speed4.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Self-timer delay
  • 2
  • 10
WB BracketingNo
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash range9
Flash modes
  • Manual
  • Pre-flash
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive6.7 fps
Scene modes
  • Backlight
  • Beach
  • Fireworks
  • Museum
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Party
  • Pet
  • Portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Manual settingsyes
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeStereo
Speaker typeMono
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsLPCM
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Dimensions
Weight17.92 oz
Width4.37 in
Height2.98 in
Depth3.59 in
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Power
Power source type
  • Battery
  • DC
Battery life (CIPA)680
Battery life (max)1.2 h
Battery technologyAlkaline
Rechargeable batteryno
Number of batteries supported4
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
GPSno
Orientation sensoryes
Energy Star certifiedno
Tripod mounting supportedyes
On Screen Display (OSD) languages
  • ARA
  • BUL
  • CHI
  • CHI
  • DAN
  • DEU
  • DUT
  • ENG
  • ESP
  • FIN
  • FRE
  • GRE
  • HUN
  • ITA
  • JPN
  • KOR
  • NOR
  • POL
  • POR
  • RUM
  • SWE
  • THA
  • TUR
  • UKR
Image editing modes
  • Crop
  • Rotating
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Image
ISO
  • 125
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO minimum125
ISO maximum3200
Boosted ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Daylight
  • Flash
  • Fluorescent
  • Incandescent
  • Manual
Custom white balanceyes
Supported image file formatsJPG
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Articulated LCDyes
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots921000
Touch screenno
Field of view100.0 %
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution1920 x 1080 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Supported video file formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MPEG-4
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
Max resolution (highest frame rate)640 x 480
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeBridge
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Purple
  • Red
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage59.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Memory slots1
Storage types
  • SC
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF
  • DPOF
  • Exif 2.3
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI connector typeMicro
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes
AV outputyes

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Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon - Editorial Reviews (10)

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Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon COOLPIX L830 review - Cameralabs
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Published: 14.11.2014
Nikon COOLPIX L830 review - Cameralabs
4.4

Looking for a Nikon L830 review? Find out if a 34x lens and tilting screen make it the best budget superzoom!

Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L830 review | Digital Trends
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Published: 08.04.2014
Nikon Coolpix L830 review | Digital Trends

The Nikon Coolpix L830 is a 16-megapixel camera with an impressive 34x super-zoom lens, making it an ideal travel cam. Just be aware it’s limited by a small sensor and few advanced modes.

Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L830 Review - Steve's Digicams
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Nikon Coolpix L830 Review - Steve's Digicams

Review posted 04/07/2014 Quick TakeProsAuto mode produces excellent images, sharp edge to edgeDedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to recordCreative filters give plenty of additional shooting options VR optical image stabilization helps with all handheld situationsHigh Res LCD screen is easy

Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L830 Price review & specifications
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DTechy
Published: 10.05.2018
Nikon Coolpix L830 Price review & specifications
3.6

Nikon Coolpix L830 review, Price, Rivals & Specifications. Nikon Coolpix L830 VS L820 Point & Shoot, P520, Fujifilm Finepix S1and Canon SX510.

Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L830 review: Perfect for autoshooting zoom fiends
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Published: 30.04.2014
Nikon Coolpix L830 review: Perfect for autoshooting zoom fiends
3.5

With easy-to-use controls, a nice tilting LCD, and pleasing photo quality, this affordable 34x zoom camera is a solid pick.

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Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L830 Review: Swivel and Zoom
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Published: 27.06.2014
Nikon Coolpix L830 Review: Swivel and Zoom

The Nikon Coolpix L830 is a super-zoom camera with a variangle LCD monitor and a low price tag.

Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon Coolpix L830 Review | Photography Blog
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Published: 25.03.2014
Nikon Coolpix L830 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The Nikon Coolpix L830 is a budget super-zoom compact camera with a 34x zoom lens. The 16 megapixel bridge-style Nikon L830 has a tilting 3-inch LCD screen, 1080p movies and uses AA batteries. Read our Nikon Coolpix L830 review to find out if this is the right super zoom camera for you...

Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon L830 Review
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Published: 06.01.2014
Nikon L830 Review

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Nikon Coolpix L830 Nikon L830 Review | Camera Decision
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Published: 07.01.2014
Nikon L830 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Nikon L830 is a 16.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CMOS sensor and 23-765 mm F3.0-5.9 lens. Read our L830 review to find its pros and cons.

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