Reasons to choose Coolpix L25
Released in 2012, Coolpix L25 has about 17 mm² of sensor area, 10.1 MP effective resolution, and a 0 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L25
vs Nikon Coolpix L830
VS
Sensor area
17 mm²
Coolpix L2528 mm²
Coolpix L830- Area ratio
- 1.65:1
- Absolute difference
- 11 mm²
- Relative difference
- 64.7%
The Coolpix L830 has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L25MetricCoolpix L830
10.1 MPEffective pixels16 MP
4.8 × 3.6Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.31 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.71 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
58.45 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
7.21Crop factor5.62
—Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
—Weight508 g
—StorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
—Battery4 AA-size batteries
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The Coolpix L830 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix L25 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L830 has the higher effective resolution. The Coolpix L830 is the newer release. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix L830
Released in 2014, Coolpix L830 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 508 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.