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Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Released August 2009
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Canon A810 versus Nikon S1000pj, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S1000pj (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The A810 was released 2 years later than the S1000pj and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the A810 scores vs the S1000pj for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S1000pj

 A810 S1000pj 
ReleasedFebruary 2012August 2009Fresher by 31 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Canon A810

 S1000pj A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S1000pj

 A810 S1000pj 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S1000pj has measurements of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 against the S1000pj.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S1000pj is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S1000pj.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Canon A810 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more modern A810 provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
20
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon A810
Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography details
Nikon S1000pj Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography factors
Nikon S1000pj Travel photography factors
65
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
57
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S1000pj Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging details
Nikon S1000pj Vlogging details
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S1000pj Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S1000pj
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S1000pj
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-07 2009-08-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.9-5.8
Macro focus distance 3cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
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 171g (0.38 lb) 175g (0.39 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Form of battery AA -
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $99 $289