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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon A3200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F) lens
  • 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
  • Released January 2011
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
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A3200 IS was launched 13 months earlier than the L810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the A3200 IS scores versus the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon L810

 A3200 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A3200 IS

 L810 A3200 IS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011More recent by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon L810

 A3200 IS L810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon A3200 IS offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A3200 IS and the L810.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A3200 IS and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The photograph below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the A3200 IS and L810.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon L810 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A3200 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3200 IS
Street photography with Nikon L810
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3200 IS
Sports photography with Nikon L810
39
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Travel photography advice
Nikon L810 Travel photography advice
72
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
60
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3200 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
41
reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3200 IS Vlogging features
Nikon L810 Vlogging features
34
fairly wide (28mm)
fast maximum aperture (f)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3200 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A3200 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3200 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-01-05 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 149g (0.33 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 - 300 photos
Type of battery - AA
Battery ID NB-8L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $230 $280