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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A3400 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon A3400 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 126g - 94 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
Nikon S810c
(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
  • Introduced April 2014
Photography Glossary

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A3400 IS (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A3400 IS was revealed 3 years prior to the S810c and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the A3400 IS grades vs the S810c in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3400 IS over the Nikon S810c

 A3400 IS S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A3400 IS

 S810c A3400 IS 
IntroducedApril 2014February 2012Fresher by 26 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S810c

 A3400 IS S810c 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A3400 IS has physical dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Canon A3400 IS versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the A3400 IS vs the S810c.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the A3400 IS and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing purely by going through technical specs. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A3400 IS and S810c.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you will want to take the production date of the cameras into account. The older A3400 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A3400 IS
Street photography with Nikon S810c
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A3400 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Travel photography factors
Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (126 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (216g)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
41
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (180 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3400 IS Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
34
relatively wide (28mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (126g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic socket
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Canon A3400 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3400 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot A3400 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A3400 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 126g (0.28 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 180 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-11L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $230 $350