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Canon A810 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
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Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A810 versus Nikon L810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was unveiled within a month of the L810 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the A810 grades vs the L810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L810

 A810 L810 

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A810

 L810 A810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L810

 A810 L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 enjoys outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has proportions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon A810 versus Nikon L810 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 against the L810.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and L810.

As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of files although you would want to take the production date of the cameras into account.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Nikon L810
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography features
Nikon L810 Sports photography features
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max frames per second low (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
65
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
60
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse function
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decently wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
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reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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decently wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic support
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 430 gr (0.95 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 300 images
Battery style AA AA
Battery model 2 x AA 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $99 $280