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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon A4000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A4000 IS was launched about the same time to the L810 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the A4000 IS matches up versus the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon L810

 A4000 IS L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A4000 IS

 L810 A4000 IS 
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L810

 A4000 IS L810 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS features outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS against the L810.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A4000 IS and L810 is 95 and 74 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A4000 IS and L810.

As you can tell, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should take the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A4000 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon L810 Portrait photography factors
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A4000 IS
Street photography with Nikon L810
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
37
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (175 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
60
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A4000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery power (175 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A4000 IS
Vlogging with Nikon L810
31
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
27
fairly wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A4000 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A4000 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A4000 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
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 28-224mm (8.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 145g (0.32 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 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 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 175 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-11L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $199 $280