Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 313g - 104 x 69 x 80mm
- Introduced July 2014

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Canon A810 and Canon SX400 IS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are created by Canon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the SX400 IS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A810 was released 3 years earlier than the SX400 IS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the A810 grades vs the SX400 IS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Canon PowerShot SX400 IS. The complete galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery and Canon SX400 IS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX400 IS
A810 | SX400 IS |
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Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A810
SX400 IS | A810 | |||
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Introduced | July 2014 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 30 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX400 IS
A810 | SX400 IS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Physical Comparison
If you are looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A810 features physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Canon SX400 IS has sizing of 104mm x 69mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") and a weight of 313 grams (0.69 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A810 and Canon SX400 IS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the A810 versus the SX400 IS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and SX400 IS is 93 and 81 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specs. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and SX400 IS.
All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged A810 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

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Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Canon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Canon PowerShot SX400 IS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2014-07-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Digic 4+ |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
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 mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.4-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 0cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, on, off, slow synchro |
Hot shoe | ||
AE 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 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | 171 gr (0.38 lb) | 313 gr (0.69 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 104 x 69 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.7" x 3.1") |
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 | 220 photos | 190 photos |
Battery format | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NB-11LH |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $99 | $229 |