Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F) lens
- 149g - 95 x 57 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Released April 2014
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview
Below is a extended review of the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A3200 IS (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Apple patent reveals improved iPhone camera durabilityThe A3200 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the S810c and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the A3200 IS matches up versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A3200 IS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A3200 IS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3200 IS over the Nikon S810c
A3200 IS | S810c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A3200 IS
S810c | A3200 IS | |||
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Released | April 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 39 months | |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S810c
A3200 IS | S810c | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A3200 IS offers external measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
See the Canon A3200 IS and Nikon S810c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the A3200 IS versus the S810c.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A3200 IS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.
Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Typically, its hard to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the A3200 IS and S810c.
To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Nikon S810c to give extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older A3200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Canon A3200 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A3200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | DIGIC 4 with iSAPS technology | - |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 3cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 1,229k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 8.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Smart | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 149g (0.33 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 57 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 270 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-8L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HCMMCplus | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $230 | $350 |