Sony HX300
Superzoom Camera
 vs Nikon L830
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

Best price $428
  • Higher sensor resolution 20.4 MP vs 16 MP
  • Has longer exposure available 30 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Better light sensitivity by 2 f-stops 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
  • Longer optical zoom 50.0× vs 34.0×
  • Better built-in flash range 39′ vs 29′
  • Better video capture 1080p 60fps vs 1080p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 10 shots per sec vs 7 shots per sec
  • Has HDR on-board L830 does not have HDR
  • Has 3D capture capabilities L830 does not have 3D
Find out more about the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L830

Best price
$244
  • Weighs a lot less than the HX300 1.2 oz vs 22.9 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 48 in³ vs 79 in³
  • 195% more battery life 1,180 shots vs 400 shots
  • Significantly cheaper street price $244 vs $428
  • Newer camera February 2014 vs April 2013
  • Viewscreen flips out HX300 does not have a flip out viewscreen
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L830

What the Sony HX300 and Nikon L830 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • Similar viewscreen resolutions 921k dots
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Sony HX300 and the Nikon L830

  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No hot shoe
  • No Wi-Fi
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