Canon A810 vs Nikon L810
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Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 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
- Launched February 2012
(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

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").

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.

Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon L810
A810 | L810 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon A810
L810 | A810 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon L810
A810 | L810 | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | February 2012 | Same generation |
Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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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 |