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Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 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 S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Canon A810 and Nikon S4300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S4300 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out around the same time to the S4300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A810 grades vs the S4300 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S4300

 A810 S4300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Canon A810

 S4300 A810 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S4300

 A810 S4300 
RevealedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 provides outer dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S4300 has measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the S4300.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A810 and S4300 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specs. The photograph below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A810 and S4300.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the identical megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Portrait photography highlights
34
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography advice
Nikon S4300 Street photography advice
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S4300 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (180 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Nikon S4300
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery (180 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S4300 Landscape photography factors
38
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (180 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon A810
Vlogging with Nikon S4300
31
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
34
really wide (26mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (139 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S4300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S4300
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S4300
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S4300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-156mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171g (0.38 lbs) 139g (0.31 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 images 180 images
Battery style AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL19
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $99 $119