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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27
Canon PowerShot A1100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon A1100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • 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 S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the resolutions of the A1100 IS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A1100 IS was brought out 6 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the A1100 IS scores versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1100 IS over the Nikon S810c

 A1100 IS S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A1100 IS

 S810c A1100 IS 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2009Newer by 62 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution1229k115kClearer screen (+1114k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S810c

 A1100 IS S810c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon A1100 IS has physical 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) while the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon A1100 IS versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the A1100 IS versus the S810c.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A1100 IS and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The pic below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1100 IS and S810c.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon S810c to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged A1100 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
26
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A1100 IS
Street photography with Nikon S810c
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A1100 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
50
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1100 IS Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
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Canon A1100 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1100 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot A1100 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A1100 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-02-18 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.7"
Resolution of screen 115 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 150g (0.33 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 31mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $160 $350