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.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Coolpix L830
vs Nikon Coolpix P7800
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L83042 mm²
Coolpix P7800- Area ratio
- 1.49:1
- Absolute difference
- 14 mm²
- Relative difference
- 49.2%
The Coolpix P7800 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 1 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L830MetricCoolpix P7800
16 MPEffective pixels12.2 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor7.53 × 5.64
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.87 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area3.48 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density28.73 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor4.6
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
508 gWeight399 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 AA-size batteriesBatteryNikon EN-EL14 Lithium-Ion Li-ion battery
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 P7800 has the larger sensor area. The Coolpix P7800 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 P7800
Released in 2013, Coolpix P7800 has about 42 mm² of sensor area, 12.2 MP effective resolution, and a 399 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.