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Canon A810 vs Nikon P310

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P310 front
Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
53
Overall
44

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 P310
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 194g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Launched June 2012
  • Replaced the Nikon P300
  • Updated by Nikon P330
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Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Overview

Lets look closer at the Canon A810 vs Nikon P310, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the P310 (16MP) is very close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was introduced 4 months prior to the P310 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the A810 grades vs the P310 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon P310

 A810 P310 

Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A810

 P310 A810 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon P310

 A810 P310 
LaunchedFebruary 2012June 2012Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 has outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon P310 has proportions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the A810 compared to the P310.

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and P310 is 93 and 92 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and P310.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Nikon P310 Portrait photography factors
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
43
manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Nikon P310 Street photography information
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon A810
Sports photography with Nikon P310
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
48
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography highlights
Nikon P310 Travel photography highlights
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography features
Nikon P310 Landscape photography features
38
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
54
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon P310 as a Vlogging camera
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
36
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon P310
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix P310
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix P310
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-06-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 99
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 24-100mm (4.2x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/1.8-4.9
Macro focus range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 230 images
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $99 $700