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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX200 IS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-336mm (F3.4-5.3) lens
  • 247g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched May 2009
  • Renewed by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Released February 2012
  • Refreshed by Nikon L820
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and L810 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX200 IS was introduced 3 years prior to the L810 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the SX200 IS grades vs the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon L810

 SX200 IS L810 
Manual focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX200 IS

 L810 SX200 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012May 2009Fresher by 33 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L810

 SX200 IS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Canon SX200 IS comes with external dimensions of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SX200 IS compared to the L810.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and L810 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX200 IS and L810.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L810 to offer greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older SX200 IS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Portrait photography camera
28
you can focus manually
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Street photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
48
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography features
Nikon L810 Sports photography features
27
image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography details
Nikon L810 Travel photography details
62
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
long zoom (336mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
60
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon L810 Landscape photography information
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (247 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
27
reasonably wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX200 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-05-14 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-336mm (12.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-5.3 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/3200s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 247g (0.54 pounds) 430g (0.95 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") 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 photographs
Battery type - AA
Battery ID NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $329 $280