Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 174g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Introduced June 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Announced April 2014

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Overview
In this article, we are looking at the Canon A1400 and Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A1400 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

The A1400 was unveiled 9 months prior to the S810c and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A1400 matches up versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A1400 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A1400 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S810c
A1400 | S810c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A1400
S810c | A1400 | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | June 2013 | More modern by 9 months |
Display sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S810c
A1400 | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen |
Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A1400 features external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 174 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Look at the Canon A1400 and Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the A1400 against the S810c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A1400 and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by seeing specifications. The pic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the A1400 and S810c.
To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you can expect comparable quality of files although you should really take the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged A1400 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A1400 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-06-21 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (tunnel) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 174 gr (0.38 lb) | 216 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (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 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 | 150 photos | 270 photos |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $109 | $350 |