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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(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
Nikon S810c
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SX1 IS S810c 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX1 IS

 S810c SX1 IS 
ReleasedApril 2014March 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.9")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Nikon S810c

 SX1 IS S810c 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX1 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
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has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500s)
comes with face detection focusing
supports RAW files
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (216 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography info
Nikon S810c Sports photography info
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
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has built in flash
selfie friendly display
pretty wide (28mm)
very long zoom (560mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (216 grams)
has touch to focus
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
44
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
missing Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly display
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (615g)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
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