Canon S200 vs Nikon L810

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot S200 and Nikon Coolpix L810. The full galleries are available at Canon S200 Gallery and Nikon L810 Gallery.

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.

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

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.