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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
22
Overall
32
Canon PowerShot A1400 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon A1400
(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
Nikon S810c
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A1400 over the Nikon S810c

 A1400 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A1400

 S810c A1400 
AnnouncedApril 2014June 2013More modern by 9 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A1400 and Nikon S810c

 A1400 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A1400 Portrait photography information
Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A1400 Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
47
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than average (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A1400 Sports photography factors
Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
32
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (150 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A1400 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
62
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
offers touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A1400
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
33
rather wide (28mm)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (150 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A1400 Vlogging factors
Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
28
rather wide (28mm)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing mic support
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Canon A1400 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A1400 and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot A1400Nikon Coolpix S810c
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