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Canon A810 vs Nikon S33

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S33 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
31
Overall
34

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 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
  • Launched February 2012
Nikon S33
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S33

 A810 S33 

Reasons to pick Nikon S33 over the Canon A810

 S33 A810 
LaunchedFebruary 2015February 2012Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S33

 A810 S33 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 size comparison

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

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 top view buttons comparison

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.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Nikon S33
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography highlights
Nikon S33 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography advice
Nikon S33 Sports photography advice
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
supports tracking focus
weather proofing
continuous shooting slow (4.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography information
Nikon S33 Travel photography information
65
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
58
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography info
Nikon S33 Landscape photography info
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
36
image stabilization (Digital)
megapixel count decent (13MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/3.1")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Nikon S33
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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image stabilization (Digital)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
wide angle not the best (30mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic socket
heavier than others in class (221 grams)
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S33
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S33
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