Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
- 145g - 95 x 56 x 24mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Announced April 2014

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview
On this page, we will be matching up the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A4000 IS (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A4000 IS was brought out 3 years prior to the S810c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the A4000 IS matches up vs the S810c for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A4000 IS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are available at Canon A4000 IS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A4000 IS over the Nikon S810c
A4000 IS | S810c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon A4000 IS
S810c | A4000 IS | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 26 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A4000 IS and Nikon S810c
A4000 IS | S810c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon A4000 IS comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A4000 IS compared to the S810c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A4000 IS and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A4000 IS and S810c.
As you can plainly see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs however you need to take the production date of the products into consideration. The older A4000 IS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A4000 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A4000 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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 data format | H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 145g (0.32 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 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 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 | 175 images | 270 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NB-11L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $199 | $350 |