| Attribute | Nikon Coolpix P3 ×  | General Electric A830 ×  |                 
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| General | ||
| Model | Nikon Coolpix P3 | General Electric A830 | 
| Brand | Nikon | General-electric | 
| Manufacturer url | https://www.nikonusa.com/ | https://www.general-imaging.com | 
| Model number | P3 | A830 | 
| Camera format | Compact | Compact | 
| Release year (year) | 2006 | 2007 | 
| Tripod mount | + | - | 
| Length (mm) | 92 | 94 | 
| Width (mm) | 31 | 29 | 
| Height (mm) | 61 | 61 | 
| Weight (g) | 170 | 120 | 
| Waterproof | - | - | 
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD | 
| Effective megapixels (MP) | 8.1 | 8 | 
| Sensor format | 1/1.8 inch | 1/2.5 inch | 
| Sensor area (mm²) | 38.2 | 24.71 | 
| Sensor width (mm) | 7.18 | 5.76 | 
| Sensor height (mm) | 5.32 | 4.29 | 
| Approximate pixel pitch (micron) | 2.2 | 1.76 | 
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 | 
| Self-cleaning | - | - | 
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - | - | 
| On-sensor phase detect | - | - | 
| Image Capture | ||
| Image resolution | 
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| Image file format | - | 
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| Continuous-mode (fps) | 1.7 | - | 
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies | + | + | 
| Movie resolution | 
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| Image Storage | ||
| Movie file format | QuickTime | MPEG4 | 
| Composite video out | + | + | 
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + | + | 
| Lens and Optics | ||
| Lens | Zoom-Nikkor | 7 elements in 6 groups | 
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm) | 36.00 - 126.00 | 36.00 - 108.00 | 
| Focal length (actual) (mm) | 3.00 | 3.00 | 
| Zoom ratio (x) | 3.5 | 3 | 
| Aperture range (f) | 0.19 - 0.37 | 0.21 - 0.36 | 
| Integrated nd filter | - | - | 
| Min focus range (cm) | 30 | 60 | 
| Optical image stabilization | - | - | 
| Digital zoom | + | + | 
| Digital zoom values (x) | 
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| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto focus | + | + | 
| Auto focus type | 11 wide-area contrast detect AF, includes Face Priority AF | TTL 9-Point Contrast Detect Focusing AF, Face-Tracking | 
| Auto focus assist light | + | + | 
| Manual focus | - | - | 
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder | LCD | LCD | 
| Focus peaking | - | - | 
| Display | ||
| Eye-level viewfinder | - | - | 
| Rear display | + | + | 
| Rear display size (inch) | 2.5 | 2.5 | 
| Rear display resolution (dots) | 150,000 | 153,600 | 
| Touchscreen | - | - | 
| Articulating screen | - | - | 
| Max playback zoom (x) | 10 | 8 | 
| Exposure | ||
| Iso settings | Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400 | Auto, Auto High ISO, 64, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 | 
| Auto iso mode | - | - | 
| White balance settings | 
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| Shutter speed range (s) | 1/2000 - 8 | 1/2000 - 30 | 
| Bulb mode | - | - | 
| Exposure compensation | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | 
| Explosure metering modes | 256-segment Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot, AF Spot | Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame) | 
| Program auto exposure | - | - | 
| Aperture priority | + | - | 
| Shutter priority | - | - | 
| Full manual exposure | - | - | 
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait [Face AF], Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Night landscape, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Fireworks show, Close up | Sport, Kids & Pets, Party/Indoor, Foliage, Snow, Beach, Fireworks, Aquarium, Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape, Anti-Handshake | 
| Self timer (s) | 
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| High resolution composite | - | - | 
| Flash | ||
| Built-in flash | + | + | 
| Flash modes | 
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| Flash range description | Wide: 1ft 4in - 13ft / 0.4 - 4.0m; Tele: 1ft 4in - 6ft 7in / 0.4 - 2.0m | Wide: 0.3m-4.6m / Tele: 0.3m-2.7m (ISO 400) | 
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| Dual card slots | - | - | 
| Raw capture support | - | - | 
| Included memory (MB) | 23 | 26 | 
| Included memory type | Internal | Internal | 
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-in wi-fi | + | - | 
| NFC | - | - | 
| Bluetooth | - | - | 
| Built-in gps | - | - | 
| Microphone jack | - | - | 
| Headphone jack | - | - | 
| External connections | 
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| Pictbridge compliant | + | + | 
| Dpof compliant | + | + | 
| Connections (extended) | 
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| Performance Timing | ||
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame) | 3.08 | - | 
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - | - | 
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps) | 1.7 | - | 
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames) | 3 | - | 
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s) | 1.18 | - | 
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s) | 1.25 | - | 
| Shutter lag (prefocused) (s) | 0.15 | - | 
| Startup time (s) | 2.6 | - | 
| Play -> record time (s) | 1 | - | 
| Flash cycle time, full power (s) | 8.4 | - | 
| Power | ||
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots) | 200 | 400 | 
| Battery form factor | Proprietary EN-EL5 | 2 x AA | 
| Usable battery types | 
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| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable | 2 x AA Alkaline disposables | 
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + | - | 
| Software | ||
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| Os compatibility | 
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| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes and features | - | ISO 3,200 available at reduced resolution (2MP). Panoramics stitched in-camera. |