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Canon N vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon N vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Released January 2013
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Canon N vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a detailed overview of the Canon N vs Nikon S810c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed 15 months earlier than the S810c which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple overview of how the N scores vs the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Nikon S810c

 N S810c 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon N

 S810c N 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2013Fresher by 15 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution1229k461kSharper screen (+768k dot)

Common features in the Canon N and Nikon S810c

 N S810c 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Canon N vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Canon N offers physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the N vs the S810c.

Canon N vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the N and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Canon N vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the N and S810c.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S810c to produce extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older N will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Canon N vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography info
Nikon S810c Street photography info
65
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon N
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography features
Nikon S810c Travel photography features
61
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (216g)
offers focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N Landscape photography features
Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
36
relatively wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (2.8 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
72
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have microphone socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Canon N vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot NNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot N Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.8 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G touch -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195g (0.43 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 200 photographs 270 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-9L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $299 $350