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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
65
Imaging
33
Features
39
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX10 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX10 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Newer Model is Canon SX20 IS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the SX10 IS (10MP) and L810 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX10 IS was manufactured 4 years prior to the L810 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX10 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the SX10 IS grades versus the L810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon L810

 SX10 IS L810 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX10 IS

 L810 SX10 IS 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009More recent by 37 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L810

 SX10 IS L810 
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX10 IS has got exterior measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") along with a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has dimensions of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the SX10 IS compared to the L810.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX10 IS and L810 is 65 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The photograph here will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX10 IS and L810.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon L810 to give extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older SX10 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
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has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/500s)
has face detect focus
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX10 IS
Street photography with Nikon L810
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fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others (600g)
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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incredible zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX10 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L810
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has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
pretty wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (600g)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon SX10 IS
Landscape photography with Nikon L810
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has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX10 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than others (600 grams)
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really wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic port
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX10 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX10 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-01-15 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-560mm (20.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.20 m -
Flash modes Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 600g (1.32 lbs) 430g (0.95 lbs)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 300 pictures
Battery form - AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/MMC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $275 $280