Canon A810 vs Nikon L21
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 8MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 38-136mm (F3.1-6.7) lens
- 169g - 92 x 67 x 28mm
- Revealed February 2010
Mastering Nature Photography with a Digital Microscope Camera Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 Overview
On this page, we are matching up the Canon A810 vs Nikon L21, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and L21 (8MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A810 was introduced 2 years after the L21 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the A810 matches up vs the L21 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Photography Glossary Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix L21. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon L21 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L21
| A810 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2012 |  | February 2010 | More modern by 25 months |
| Display dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Nikon L21 over the Canon A810
| L21 | A810 |
|---|
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L21
| A810 | L21 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Equal display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither offers Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Canon A810 offers external 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) and the Nikon L21 has specifications of 92mm x 67mm x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the A810 against the L21.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and L21 is 93 and 93 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to see the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The pic below may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and L21.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to produce greater detail using its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher A810 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L21 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix L21 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix L21 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2010-02-03 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 8 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
| RAW support | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 38-136mm (3.6x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.1-6.7 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.5 inch |
| Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 8s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171g (0.38 lb) | 169g (0.37 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 92 x 67 x 28mm (3.6" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| 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 photos | - |
| Style of battery | AA | - |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | 2 x AA |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $99 | $180 |