Canon A810 vs Nikon S100
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 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)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.8) lens
- 175g - 99 x 65 x 18mm
- Revealed August 2011

Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 Overview
Lets look a bit more closely at the Canon A810 versus Nikon S100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S100 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The A810 was unveiled 6 months after the S100 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the A810 grades versus the S100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix S100. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon S100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S100
A810 | S100 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S100 over the Canon A810
S100 | A810 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
Screen resolution | 820k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+590k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S100
A810 | S100 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | August 2011 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 offers outside dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S100 has sizing of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).
See the Canon A810 versus Nikon S100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the A810 and the S100.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and S100 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S100.
Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Nikon S100 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S100 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S100 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-02-07 | 2011-08-24 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.9-4.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 820k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | Organic LED monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 6.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080, 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 lb) | 175 grams (0.39 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 99 x 65 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 150 photographs |
Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $99 | $240 |