Comparisons / Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix L830

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX620 HS and Nikon Coolpix L830 [S]ave

Attribute
Nikon Coolpix L830 ×
Canon PowerShot SX620 HS ×
General
ModelNikon Coolpix L830Canon PowerShot SX620 HS
BrandNikonCanon
Manufacturer urlhttps://www.nikonusa.com/https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model numberL830SX620 HS
Camera formatMid-SizedCompact
Release year (year)20132016
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)11197
Width (mm)9128
Height (mm)7657
Weight (g)508182
Waterproof--
Predecessor-Canon SX610 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCMOSCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)16.120.2
Sensor format1/2.3 inch1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)28.0728.07
Sensor width (mm)6.176.17
Sensor height (mm)4.554.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.341.19
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Color filter type-RGBG
Anti aliasing filter-None
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization--
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2272 x 1704(3.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3456 x 3456(11.9 mp 1:1)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1536 x 1536(2.4 mp 1:1)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1368(2.8 mp 3:2)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3)
  • 2736 x 2736(7.5 mp 1:1)
  • 3648 x 2048(7.5 mp 16:9)
  • 3648 x 2432(8.9 mp 3:2)
  • 3648 x 2736(10.0 mp 4:3)
  • 3888 x 3888(15.1 mp 1:1)
  • 480 x 480(0.2 mp 1:1)
  • 5184 x 2912(15.1 mp 16:9)
  • 5184 x 3456(17.9 mp 3:2)
  • 5184 x 3888(20.2 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 360(0.2 mp 16:9)
  • 640 x 424(0.3 mp other)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • jpeg
  • jpeg (exif 2.3)
Continuous-mode (fps)6.77.1
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)24030
Image Storage
Movie file formatMOV (Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, Audio: AAC stereo)MP4 (Image: H.264; Audio: MPEG-4 AAC-LC (Monaural))
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensZoom-Nikkor ED VR; 12 elements in 9 groups (2 ED elements)Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)23.00 - 765.0025.00 - 625.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)4.00 - 136.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)3425
Aperture range (f)0.17 - 0.330.12 - 0.31
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)505
Macro focus range (cm)-5 - 50
Optical image stabilization++
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 2
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeContrast Detection: Center, Face priority, Manual with 99 focus areas, Subject tracking, Target Finding AFContrast Detection; Face Detect AiAF, Single AF point (center or face select and track)
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus-+
Viewfinder
ViewfinderNo / LCDNo / LCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)921,000921,600
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen+-
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Top deck display--
Exposure
Maximum iso (native)3,2003,200
Minimum iso (native)12580
Iso settingsAuto, 125, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200*; *Available when using Auto modeAuto, ISO 80 - 3200 (P mode)
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • cloudy
  • daylight
  • flash
  • fluorescent
  • incandescent
  • preset manual
  • auto (including face detection wb)
  • cloudy
  • custom
  • daylight
  • fluorescent
  • fluorescent h
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1500 - 41/2000 - 15
Bulb mode--
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesMatrix, Center-weighted (digital zoom less than 2x), Spot (digital zoom 2X or more)Evaluative (linked to Face Detection AF frame), Centre-weighted average, Spot (Center)
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesBack Light, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close Up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Museum, Night LandscapeCreative Shot (Auto, Retro, Monochrome, Special and Natural effects), Portrait, Smart Shutter (Smile, Wink Self-timer, Face Self-timer)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 10
  • 2
  • 10
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • auto w/ red-eye reduction
  • flash off
  • flash off
  • flash on
  • slow syncro
  • w/ red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • manual flash on / off
  • red-eye reduction available
  • slow synchro
Flash range descriptionAuto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 9.0m [T]: 1.5 to 4.5mAuto ISO: 50cm - 4.0m (W), 1.0m - 2.0m (T)
Flash exposure compensation-+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
Built-in wireless flash control--
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Uhs support-No UHS support
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)0-
Included memory typeInternal-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi-+
NFC-+
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • wifi
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant++
Remote control-+
Remote control type-
  • via wi-fi
Connections (extended)
  • dc input
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
  • micro (type-d) hdmi
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)6.77.1
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)5-
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)680295
Battery life, video (minutes)-65
Battery form factor4 x AAProprietary NB-13L
Usable battery types
  • alkaline
  • lithium disposables; nimh rechargeables
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included4 x Alkaline AAs1 x Proprietary NB-13L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)-+
Dedicated battery charger included-+
Internal charging supported--
Software
Included software
  • nikon viewnx 2 cd-rom
-
Os compatibility
  • mac os
  • windows
-
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresAvailable in black or red.Available in black, red and silver.



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