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Canon S200 vs Nikon L810

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
41
Overall
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Canon PowerShot S200 front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon S200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 181g - 100 x 59 x 26mm
  • Introduced February 2014
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
Photography Glossary

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Canon S200 vs Nikon L810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the S200 (10MP) and L810 (16MP) and the S200 (1/1.7") and L810 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The S200 was unveiled 2 years later than the L810 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S200 grades versus the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon S200 over the Nikon L810

 S200 L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Fresher by 26 months
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon S200

 L810 S200 
Screen resolution921k461kCrisper screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Canon S200 and Nikon L810

 S200 L810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Canon S200 features physical dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 181 grams (0.40 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has sizing of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S200 versus the L810.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S200 and L810 is 93 and 74 respectively.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S200 and L810.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The S200 having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon L810 will show greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs more aggressively. The fresher S200 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S200 Portrait photography details
Nikon L810 Portrait photography details
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has manual focus
includes face detect focusing
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S200 Street photography features
Nikon L810 Street photography features
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has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S200 Sports photography factors
Nikon L810 Sports photography factors
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has image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
bad battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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excellent zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon S200 Travel photography factors
Nikon L810 Travel photography factors
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provides focus by touch
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery (200 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon S200
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
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has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (23mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon S200 Vlogging details
Nikon L810 Vlogging details
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rather wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Canon S200 vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S200 and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot S200Nikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S200 Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-02-21 2012-02-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
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
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 7.00 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Second Curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 181 grams (0.40 lb) 430 grams (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 59 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.0") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 200 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $293 $280