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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Canon PowerShot A810 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S6300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
35
Overall
37

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Key Specs

Canon A810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
  • Announced February 2012
Nikon S6300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 160g - 94 x 58 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Overview

Here is a detailed analysis of the Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S6300 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured within a month of the S6300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the A810 grades vs the S6300 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S6300

 A810 S6300 

Reasons to pick Nikon S6300 over the Canon A810

 S6300 A810 

Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S6300

 A810 S6300 
LaunchedFebruary 2012February 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A810 enjoys external 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 S6300 has sizing of 94mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 160 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the A810 versus the S6300.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and S6300 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 top view buttons comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and S6300.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of files however you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 sensor size comparison

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A810 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S6300 Portrait photography factors
34
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon A810 Street photography information
Nikon S6300 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon A810 Sports photography factors
Nikon S6300 Sports photography factors
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
44
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon A810
Travel photography with Nikon S6300
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A810 Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S6300 Landscape photography highlights
38
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
38
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A810 Vlogging information
Nikon S6300 Vlogging information
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S6300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A810 and Nikon S6300
 Canon PowerShot A810Nikon Coolpix S6300
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot A810 Nikon Coolpix S6300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-07 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 171 gr (0.38 lbs) 160 gr (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") 94 x 58 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 images 230 images
Battery format AA Battery Pack
Battery model 2 x AA EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $200