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 S9050
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L83028 mm²
Coolpix S9050- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L830 and Coolpix S9050 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
These cameras were released 2 years apart. Consider sensor generation when comparing pixel metrics.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L830MetricCoolpix S9050
16 MPEffective pixels12.1 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.53 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area2.35 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density42.52 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video—
508 gWeight215 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 AA-size batteriesBatteryRechargeable Li-ion Battery EN-EL12 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 L830 and Coolpix S9050 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S9050 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 S9050
Released in 2012, Coolpix S9050 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 12.1 MP effective resolution, and a 215 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.