Canon A810 vs Nikon S8000

Below, we will be looking at the Canon A810 vs Nikon S8000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S8000 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The A810 was manufactured 21 months later than the S8000 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the A810 scores against the S8000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 and Nikon Coolpix S8000. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery and Nikon S8000 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon A810 offers physical measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S8000 has proportions of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs).

Check the Canon A810 vs Nikon S8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the A810 versus the S8000.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A810 and S8000 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A810 and S8000.

As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Canon A810 to give greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer A810 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.