Canon A810 vs Nikon A100
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Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Key Specs
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- 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
(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
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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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.
Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix A100. The entire galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon A100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon A100
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Reasons to pick Nikon A100 over the Canon A810
A100 | A810 | |||
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Announced | January 2016 | February 2012 | More modern by 47 months |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon A100
A810 | A100 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" | Same screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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).
Check out the Canon A810 and Nikon A100 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and A100 is 93 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Canon A810 vs Nikon A100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix A100 | |
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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 |