Canon A810 vs Nikon P310
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![Canon PowerShot A810 front Canon PowerShot A810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A810/Canon-A810-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix P310 front Nikon Coolpix P310 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-P310/Nikon-P310-front.jpg)
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Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Key Specs
(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
(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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Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix P310. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon P310 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon P310
A810 | P310 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon P310 over the Canon A810
P310 | A810 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon P310
A810 | P310 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | June 2012 | Same age |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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 Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P310-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P310-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P310-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-P310-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A810 vs Nikon P310 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix P310 | |
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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 |