Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe 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.
Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX10 IS & Nikon Coolpix L810. The entire galleries are provided at Canon SX10 IS Gallery & Nikon L810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX10 IS over the Nikon L810
SX10 IS | L810 | |||
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Focus manually | More precise focusing | |||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX10 IS
L810 | SX10 IS | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Canon SX10 IS and Nikon L810
SX10 IS | L810 | |||
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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.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.
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 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.
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Canon SX10 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX10 IS | Nikon Coolpix L810 | |
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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 |