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 S9600
VS
Sensor area
28 mm²
Coolpix L83028 mm²
Coolpix S9600- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The Coolpix L830 and Coolpix S9600 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
Coolpix L830MetricCoolpix S9600
16 MPEffective pixels16 MP
6.16 × 4.62Sensor6.16 × 4.62
1.33 µmPixel pitch1.33 µm
1.78 µm²Pixel area1.78 µm²
56.22 MP/cm²Pixel density56.22 MP/cm²
5.62Crop factor5.62
1,920 × 1,080Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
508 gWeight206 g
SD/SDHC/SDXCStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
4 AA-size batteriesBatteryEN-EL12 rechargeable Li-ion Battery 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 S9600 have the same sensor area. The Coolpix S9600 has the lighter body. The Coolpix L830 and Coolpix S9600 have the same effective resolution. The Coolpix L830 and Coolpix S9600 were both released in 2014. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Coolpix S9600
Released in 2014, Coolpix S9600 has about 28 mm² of sensor area, 16 MP effective resolution, and a 206 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.