Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
- 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
- Launched March 2009
(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
- Released April 2014

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and S810c (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX1 IS was manufactured 6 years earlier than the S810c and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SX1 IS grades versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX1 IS and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX1 IS Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon S810c
SX1 IS | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX1 IS
S810c | SX1 IS | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | March 2009 | Fresher by 61 months |
Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.8" | Bigger screen (+0.9") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon S810c
SX1 IS | S810c |
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX1 IS comes with physical measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") having a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the SX1 IS compared to the S810c.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and S810c is 64 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it's hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and S810c.
As you have seen, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Nikon S810c to give you extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older SX1 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX1 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-03-27 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-560mm (20.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-5.7 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.8 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/3200s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 4.0fps | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off | - |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/500s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | 615g (1.36 pounds) | 216g (0.48 pounds) |
Dimensions | 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 270 photos |
Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC card | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch price | $600 | $350 |