Canon A810 vs Nikon S33
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 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)
- 13MP - 1/3.1" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Launched February 2015

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Overview
Its time to take a more detailed look at the Canon A810 versus Nikon S33, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S33 (13MP) and the A810 (1/2.3") and S33 (1/3.1") come with totally different sensor sizes.

The A810 was revealed 4 years earlier than the S33 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go through a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the A810 matches up against the S33 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix S33. The full galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon S33 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S33
A810 | S33 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A810
S33 | A810 | |||
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Launched | February 2015 | ![]() | February 2012 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S33
A810 | S33 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S33 has measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Look at the Canon A810 versus Nikon S33 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the A810 vs the S33.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and S33 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over specifications. The graphic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and S33.
To sum up, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The A810 having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Canon A810 will offer you greater detail because of its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older A810 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

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Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S33 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S33 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2012-02-07 | 2015-02-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/3.1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 4.7 x 3.5mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 16.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 13 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4160 x 3120 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 30-90mm (3.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 7.7 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 4.7 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 3.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p), 320 x 240 (30p, 25p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 pounds) | 221g (0.49 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 photos | 220 photos |
Type of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (10 sec, smile timer) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $99 | $150 |