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Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Canon PowerShot SX400 IS front
Portability
81
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Key Specs

Canon A810
(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
Canon SX400 IS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Canon SX400 IS

 A810 SX400 IS 

Reasons to pick Canon SX400 IS over the Canon A810

 SX400 IS A810 
IntroducedJuly 2014February 2012Newer by 30 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Canon A810 and Canon SX400 IS

 A810 SX400 IS 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS size comparison

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

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography features
Canon SX400 IS Portrait photography features
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 as a Street photography camera
Canon SX400 IS as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
52
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Canon SX400 IS Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
42
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Canon SX400 IS
65
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (190 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography details
Canon SX400 IS Landscape photography details
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
40
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (190 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging advice
Canon SX400 IS Vlogging advice
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Canon A810 vs Canon SX400 IS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Canon SX400 IS
 Canon PowerShot A810Canon PowerShot SX400 IS
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