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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot A2100 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon A2100 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-216mm (F3.2-5.9) lens
  • 185g - 102 x 64 x 32mm
  • Launched 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the A2100 IS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A2100 IS was released 3 years prior to the L810 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A2100 IS grades vs the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A2100 IS over the Nikon L810

 A2100 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A2100 IS

 L810 A2100 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2009More modern by 35 months
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L810

 A2100 IS L810 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon A2100 IS offers exterior dimensions of 102mm x 64mm x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") and a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A2100 IS against the L810.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the A2100 IS and L810 is 92 and 74 respectively.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specs. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A2100 IS and L810.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon L810 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged A2100 IS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
26
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Street photography features
Nikon L810 Street photography features
55
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Sports photography advice
Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
50
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
60
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A2100 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
32
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
41
really wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A2100 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
27
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
27
really wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Canon A2100 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A2100 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A2100 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A2100 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-18 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-216mm (6.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 185g (0.41 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 64 x 32mm (4.0" x 2.5" x 1.3") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 images
Battery format - 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 One One
Launch price $220 $280