Canon A810 vs Nikon S31

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Canon A810 and Nikon S31, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S31 (10MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and S31 (1/2.9") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The A810 was introduced 16 months earlier than the S31 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A810 matches up versus the S31 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix S31. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon S31 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 comes with external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Nikon S31 has sizing of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the A810 compared to the S31.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the A810 and S31 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and S31.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The A810 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Canon A810 will deliver more detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.