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Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
89
Imaging
34
Features
23
Overall
29
Canon PowerShot D10 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon D10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 190g - 104 x 67 x 49mm
  • Announced July 2009
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Revealed April 2014
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon D10 and Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the D10 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The D10 was unveiled 5 years earlier than the S810c which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D10 matches up vs the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon D10 over the Nikon S810c

 D10 S810c 
Manual focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon D10

 S810c D10 
RevealedApril 2014July 2009Newer by 58 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon D10 and Nikon S810c

 D10 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Canon D10 enjoys external dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the D10 and the S810c.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the D10 and S810c is 89 and 91 respectively.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching specs. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D10 and S810c.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to provide you with greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged D10 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon D10 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
31
manual focus
has face detection autofocus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon D10 Street photography advice
Nikon S810c Street photography advice
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than competition (216g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon D10 Sports photography factors
Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
31
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon D10 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
53
environment proofing
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
supports touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon D10
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
35
manual focus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not available
low resolution sensor (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon D10 Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
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Canon D10 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon D10 and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot D10Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot D10 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-01 2014-04-10
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/5000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.20 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off -
Hot shoe
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 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 190 gr (0.42 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 67 x 49mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 270 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 10, Custom, Face) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $299 $350