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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
90
Imaging
34
Features
37
Overall
35
Canon PowerShot SX200 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Released May 2009
  • Updated by Canon SX210 IS
Nikon S810c
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX200 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SX200 IS S810c 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX200 IS

 S810c SX200 IS 
RevealedApril 2014May 2009More modern by 59 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S810c

 SX200 IS S810c 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
28
manual focus
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Sports photography highlights
Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
27
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Travel photography info
Nikon S810c Travel photography info
62
lighter than competition in class (247g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (336mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average in class (216g)
includes focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX200 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
42
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX200 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (247g)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Canon SX200 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX200 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX200 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
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