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Canon S100 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon S100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 198g - 99 x 60 x 28mm
  • Announced December 2011
  • Old Model is Canon S95
  • Newer Model is Canon S110
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Replacement is Nikon L820
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Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Canon S100 and Nikon L810, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the S100 (12MP) and L810 (16MP) and the S100 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S100 was unveiled at a similar time to the L810 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 grades against the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S100 over the Nikon L810

 S100 L810 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon S100

 L810 S100 
Display resolution921k461kSharper display (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S100 and Nikon L810

 S100 L810 
LaunchedDecember 2011February 2012Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon S100 has outside measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Look at the Canon S100 and Nikon L810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the S100 compared to the L810.

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The picture underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S100 and L810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S100 having a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon L810 will render extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively.

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S100 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon L810 Portrait photography highlights
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manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
no external flash support
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon S100 Street photography information
Nikon L810 Street photography information
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon S100 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S100 Travel photography information
Nikon L810 Travel photography information
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flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery life (200 per charge)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
very long zoom (585mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S100 Landscape photography details
Nikon L810 Landscape photography details
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manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
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reasonably wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S100 Vlogging highlights
Nikon L810 Vlogging highlights
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relatively wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone support
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reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Canon S100 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S100 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot S100Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S100 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2011-12-22 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 461 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 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 speed 2.0 frames/s 1.2 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (120, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (240, 30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 198 grams (0.44 lb) 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 60 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 153 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $429 $280