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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 62 x 31mm
  • Revealed February 2009
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L810, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was announced 3 years earlier than the L810 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the A1100 IS matches up vs the L810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon L810

 A1100 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A1100 IS

 L810 A1100 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2009Fresher by 35 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k115kCrisper display (+806k dot)

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L810

 A1100 IS L810 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Canon A1100 IS offers external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A1100 IS against the L810.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through technical specs. The visual below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and L810.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to resolve more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older A1100 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
26
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A1100 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Sports photography info
Nikon L810 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
44
amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
50
has built in flash
no Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
decently wide (23mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L810 Vlogging features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 115 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 images
Style of battery - AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $280