Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L830

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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L830

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
10.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
23.00mm - 765.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon L830 Review.

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Differences

Canon SX1 IS advantages over Nikon L830

Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 1.69 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Longer exposure
15 vs 4 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bigger JPEG buffer
14 vs 5 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/3200 vs 1/1500 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon L830 advantages over Canon SX1 IS

Less expensive
$300 vs $600 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
765 mm vs 560 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

680 vs 420 shots
Capture more photos
More dots on screen
921k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
More pixels
16.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Wider angle lens
23 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Faster JPEG shooting
6.7 fps vs 3.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos

Similarities

Common Strengths

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Tiltable Screen
Both provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Bulb shutter
Neither provide
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Canon SX10 IS

Canon SX1 IS

Canon SX10 IS

$600
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
HDMI out

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX10 IS

Nikon L830

Canon SX10 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L830 vs Canon SX10 IS

Compared to Sony DSC-HX1

Canon SX1 IS

Sony DSC-HX1

$600
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Hot shoe

$499
1/2.4 inch

Less expensive
Manual focus

Compare Canon SX1 IS vs Sony DSC-HX1

Nikon L830

Sony DSC-HX1

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$499
1/2.4 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L830 vs Sony DSC-HX1

Compared to Canon SX20 IS

Canon SX1 IS

Canon SX20 IS

$600
1/2.3 inch

RAW file ability
Shoots 1080p video

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

Compare Canon SX1 IS vs Canon SX20 IS

Nikon L830

Canon SX20 IS

$400
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$400
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon L830 vs Canon SX20 IS

Compared to Samsung WB2100

Canon SX1 IS

Samsung WB2100

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$450
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Built-in Wi-Fi

Compare Canon SX1 IS vs Samsung WB2100

Nikon L830

Samsung WB2100

$400
1/2.3 inch

HDMI out
Shoots 1080p video

$450
1/2.3 inch

Built-in Wi-Fi
Manual focus

Compare Nikon L830 vs Samsung WB2100

Compared to Nikon L840

Canon SX1 IS

Nikon L840

$600
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

$300
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon L840

Nikon L830

Nikon L840

$400
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
Shoots 60p video

$300
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Built-in Wi-Fi

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