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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
65
Imaging
35
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX20 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon SX20 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 600g - 128 x 88 x 87mm
  • Announced July 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX10 IS
  • Newer Model is Canon SX30 IS
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
  • Introduced April 2014
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Let's look much closer at the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the SX20 IS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX20 IS was introduced 4 years prior to the S810c and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX20 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SX20 IS matches up versus the S810c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX20 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SX20 IS S810c 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX20 IS

 S810c SX20 IS 
IntroducedApril 2014July 2010More recent by 45 months
Display sizing3.7"2.5"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX20 IS and Nikon S810c

 SX20 IS S810c 

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX20 IS has got outer dimensions of 128mm x 88mm x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") having a weight of 600 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Canon SX20 IS versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the SX20 IS and the S810c.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX20 IS and S810c is 65 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading specs. The visual here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX20 IS and S810c.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to offer greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older SX20 IS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
37
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
49
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
heavier than average (600 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX20 IS
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
34
great zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
53
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (560mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (600g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than average (216g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery power (270 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Landscape photography info
Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
35
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery power (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX20 IS Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
50
fairly wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
heavier than average (600g)
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
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Canon SX20 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX20 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX20 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX20 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2010-07-06 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Digic 4 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/3200s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 600 gr (1.32 lb) 216 gr (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 128 x 88 x 87mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.4") 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 format - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC / MMC / MMC Plus / HC MMC Plus microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $350