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Canon A810 vs Nikon A100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix A100 front
Portability
96
Imaging
46
Features
29
Overall
39

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Released February 2012
Nikon A100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 119g - 95 x 59 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2016
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Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Canon A810 and Nikon A100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the A100 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 4 years earlier than the A100 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Canon A810 being a Compact camera and the Nikon A100 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A810 scores against the A100 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon A100

 A810 A100 

Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon A810

 A100 A810 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016February 2012More modern by 47 months

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon A100

 A810 A100 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon A100 has proportions of 95mm x 59mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 compared to the A100.

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and A100 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and A100.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon A100 to give extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged A810 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Nikon A100
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography features
Nikon A100 Street photography features
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
image stabilization (Digital)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Nikon A100 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
48
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
max frames per second very slow (1.1 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon A100 as a Travel photography camera
65
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
70
better than average battery pack (250 shots)
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon A810
Landscape photography with Nikon A100
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
44
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count good (20MP)
better than average battery pack (250 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Nikon A100 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Digital)
includes face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon A100
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix A100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix A100
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2012-02-07 2016-01-14
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.1fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.00 m 4.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, off, fill flash, slow sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 119 gr (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 95 x 59 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 220 images 250 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $99 $162