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Nikon Coolpix L820 vs Canon PowerShot SX160 IS
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differences
Advantages of the Canon SX160 IS
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111x72x44 mm vs 111x76x85 mm
1.7" vs 3.3"
291 g vs 470 g
1/3200s vs 1/1500s
15s vs 4s
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Advantages of the Nikon L820
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Yes vs No
921k dots vs 230k dots
1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 25fps
f/3.0 vs f/3.5
23 mm vs 28 mm
CMOS vs CCD
Yes vs No
240 fps vs None
Yes vs No
29.3x vs 16x
8 fps vs 0.8 fps
3,200 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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recommendations
Which camera do we recommend? Relative to the best recent digicams, and ignoring price
similarities
Compared to recent digicams
Common Strengths
 | Good macro capabilities |
| 1 cm |
 | Inexpensive | |||
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Common Weaknesses
 | No viewfinders |
| Can only preview photos on the screen |
 | No flip-out screens |
| Less flexible |
| Poor maximum light sensitivity | |||
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competitors
Shared Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Nikon Coolpix L830
Super zoom
$185 - $237
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Canon PowerShot SX170 IS
Travel zoom
$129 - $180
 | Has a slightly shorter battery life |
| Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens |
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS
Super zoom
$168
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Nikon Coolpix L320
Super zoom
$249
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is slightly more expensive |
Nikon Coolpix L810
Super zoom
$310
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is slightly more expensive |
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
Super zoom
$149 - $249
| Has a slower max shutter speed |
| Is thicker |
Canon PowerShot SX160 IS Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot ELPH 150 IS
Travel zoom
$109 - $161
| Wider aperture |
| Better wide angle |
 | Smaller screen |
| Significantly shorter battery life |
Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
Travel zoom
$178
| Slightly wider aperture |
| Much shorter battery life |
| Slower max shutter speed |
Canon PowerShot ELPH 340 HS
Travel zoom
$149
| Higher resolution movies |
| Has a CMOS-family sensor |
| Much shorter battery life |
| Slightly narrower aperture |
Canon PowerShot A1400
Compact
$124 - $156
| Significantly wider aperture |
| Smaller |
 | No image stabilization |
| Much shorter battery life |
Nikon Coolpix L610
Travel zoom
$127
| Takes 3D photos |
| Higher resolution movies |
| Much shorter battery life |
Nikon Coolpix L820 Competitors
Advantages
Disadvantages
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS
Super zoom
$207 - $209
 | Supports 24p |
| Slightly smaller |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
| Significantly lower resolution screen |
Sony CyberShot DSC-H300
Super zoom
$188
| Slightly more zoom |
| Longer exposures |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
| Significantly larger |
Sony CyberShot DSC-H200
Super zoom
$155
| Slightly better wide angle |
| Longer exposures |
| Doesn't take 3D photos |
| Lower resolution movies |
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