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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6100 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 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 S6100
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.7-5.6) lens
  • 175g - 98 x 58 x 27mm
  • Released February 2011
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S6100 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The A810 was launched 13 months later than the S6100 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short highlight of how the A810 grades vs the S6100 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S6100

 A810 S6100 
ReleasedFebruary 2012February 2011Fresher by 13 months

Reasons to pick Nikon S6100 over the Canon A810

 S6100 A810 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S6100

 A810 S6100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A810 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S6100 has dimensions of 98mm x 58mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the A810 against the S6100.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S6100 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The photograph below should offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S6100.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger A810 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon A810
Portrait photography with Nikon S6100
34
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
40
has manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography info
Nikon S6100 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6100 Sports photography factors
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A810 Travel photography advice
Nikon S6100 Travel photography advice
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
boasts focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S6100 Landscape photography advice
38
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
45
has manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (210 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging info
Nikon S6100 Vlogging info
31
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S6100
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S6100
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S6100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-07 2011-02-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.7-5.6
Macro focusing distance 3cm 3cm
Crop factor 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 functionality
Screen tech - TFT touchscreen 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 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 171 gr (0.38 pounds) 175 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 98 x 58 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 photos 210 photos
Type of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $99 $195