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Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
92
Imaging
34
Features
42
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot S90 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon S90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-105mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 195g - 100 x 58 x 31mm
  • Released April 2010
  • Successor is Canon S95
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
  • Launched April 2014
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Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here, we are comparing the Canon S90 and Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Canon and Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S90 (10MP) and S810c (16MP) and the S90 (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The S90 was launched 5 years earlier than the S810c which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S90 scores versus the S810c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon S90 over the Nikon S810c

 S90 S810c 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon S90

 S810c S90 
LaunchedApril 2014April 2010Newer by 48 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon S90 and Nikon S810c

 S90 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and size. The Canon S90 offers outer measurements of 100mm x 58mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") along with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the S90 vs the S810c.

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S90 and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing technical specs. The image below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S90 and S810c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S90 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon S810c will offer more detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged S90 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon S90 Portrait photography advice
Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
40
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/500s)
saves RAW formats
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon S90 Street photography details
Nikon S810c Street photography details
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon S90 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon S90 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
63
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (270 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon S90 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
52
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon S90
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
31
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
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Canon S90 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon S90 and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot S90Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot S90 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2010-04-08 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-105mm (3.8x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.0-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.50 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 195 gr (0.43 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 58 x 31mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 46 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 185 not tested
Other
Battery life - 270 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD, SDHC, MMC, MMCplus, HC MMCplus card microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $599 $350