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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX210 IS
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-392mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 220g - 103 x 61 x 38mm
  • Launched June 2010
  • Previous Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • Renewed by Canon SX230 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Released February 2012
  • Later Model is Nikon L820
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the L810 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was announced 19 months before the L810 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX210 IS scores vs the L810 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon L810

 SX210 IS L810 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX210 IS

 L810 SX210 IS 
ReleasedFebruary 2012June 2010More recent by 19 months
Display resolution921k230kCrisper display (+691k dot)

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L810

 SX210 IS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither has Touch friendly display

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has exterior measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") with a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the L810.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and L810 is 90 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX210 IS and L810.

Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon L810 to render more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images way more aggressively. The older SX210 IS will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX210 IS
Street photography with Nikon L810
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
48
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Sports photography details
Nikon L810 Sports photography details
43
amazing zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Nikon L810
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (392mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long zoom (585mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon L810 Landscape photography highlights
48
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
40
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon L810 as a Vlogging camera
30
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone port
27
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 4 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-392mm (14.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.2 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 220g (0.49 lb) 430g (0.95 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 300 pictures
Form of battery - AA
Battery model NB-5L 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail price $226 $280