Canon A810 vs Nikon S9900
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9900 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
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-750mm (F3.7-6.4) lens
- 289g - 112 x 66 x 40mm
- Released February 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon S9700
Photography Glossary Canon A810 vs Nikon S9900 Overview
Below is a in depth overview of the Canon A810 and Nikon S9900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the S9900 (16MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the A810 grades vs the S9900 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot A810 & Nikon Coolpix S9900. The entire galleries are available at Canon A810 Gallery & Nikon S9900 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Nikon S9900
| A810 | S9900 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S9900 over the Canon A810
| S9900 | A810 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2015 |  | February 2012 | More recent by 36 months |
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 921k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Nikon S9900
| A810 | S9900 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Neither contains Touch friendly display |
Canon A810 vs Nikon S9900 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon A810 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Nikon S9900 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") with a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs).
Compare the Canon A810 and Nikon S9900 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the A810 against the S9900.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and S9900 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Canon A810 vs Nikon S9900 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the A810 and S9900.
As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures however you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older A810 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Canon A810 vs Nikon S9900 Specifications
| Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Canon | Nikon |
| Model | Canon PowerShot A810 | Nikon Coolpix S9900 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2015-02-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | 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 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 9 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-750mm (30.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.7-6.4 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 921k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 15 seconds | 8 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 7.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.00 m | 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 171g (0.38 lb) | 289g (0.64 lb) |
| Dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 112 x 66 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 | 300 pictures |
| Style of battery | AA | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | 2 x AA | EN-EL19 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at launch | $99 | $300 |