Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(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
- Released May 2009
- Updated by Canon SX210 IS
(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
- Revealed April 2014

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SX200 IS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The SX200 IS was introduced 5 years prior to the S810c which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the SX200 IS scores versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot SX200 IS & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon SX200 IS Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S810c
SX200 IS | S810c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX200 IS
S810c | SX200 IS | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | More modern by 59 months |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S810c
SX200 IS | S810c | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX200 IS has got exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Canon SX200 IS versus Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SX200 IS against the S810c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SX200 IS and S810c is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX200 IS and S810c.
As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S810c to provide greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged SX200 IS will be behind in sensor technology.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX200 IS | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-05-14 | 2014-04-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
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 | 28-336mm (12.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.4-5.3 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 1,229 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 15 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/3200 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.20 m | 5.60 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 | 247 gr (0.54 lbs) | 216 gr (0.48 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 61 x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-5L | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $329 | $350 |