Canon A810 vs Nikon S5100

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon A810 versus Nikon S5100, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the A810 (16MP) and S5100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was brought out 18 months after the S5100 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A810 scores versus the S5100 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix S5100. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon S5100 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 comes with outer measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S5100 has measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs).

Look at the Canon A810 versus Nikon S5100 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the A810 compared to the S5100.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and S5100 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions only by checking specifications. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and S5100.

To sum up, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Canon A810 to give you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer A810 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.