Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300
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![Canon PowerShot A810 front Canon PowerShot A810 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Canon-PowerShot-A810/Canon-A810-front.jpg)
![Nikon Coolpix S9300 front Nikon Coolpix S9300 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S9300/Nikon-S9300-front.jpg)
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39 Features
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
- Introduced July 2012
- Previous Model is Nikon S9100
- Renewed by Nikon S9500
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The A810 was unveiled 5 months earlier than the S9300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the A810 scores against the S9300 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix S9300. The full galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon S9300 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S9300
A810 | S9300 |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Canon A810
S9300 | A810 | |||
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Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 921k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S9300
A810 | S9300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch display |
Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Canon A810 provides external measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) while the Nikon S9300 has sizing of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the A810 vs the S9300.
![Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.
![Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking technical specs. The picture below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and S9300.
As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to factor the age of the products into consideration.
![Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder
![Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Canon-PowerShot-A810-vs-Nikon-Coolpix-S9300-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9300 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S9300 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2012-02-07 | 2012-07-16 |
Physical type | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-450mm (18.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen 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 rate | 1.0 frames per second | 6.9 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.00 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 171 grams (0.38 pounds) | 215 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
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 pictures | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $99 | $249 |