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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2010
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The A3000 IS was manufactured 3 years before the L810 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A3000 IS grades versus the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Nikon L810

 A3000 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A3000 IS

 L810 A3000 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 25 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L810

 A3000 IS L810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A3000 IS has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A3000 IS versus the L810.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A3000 IS and L810 is 94 and 74 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and L810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Nikon L810 to offer greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3000 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L810
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
50
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
60
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L810 Vlogging features
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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 distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 165g (0.36 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 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 photographs
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $240 $280