Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon L820

Below, we are matching up the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon L820, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the L820 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 3 years prior to the L820 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Canon SX210 IS being a Compact camera and the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the SX210 IS grades vs the L820 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon PowerShot SX210 IS & Nikon Coolpix L820. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX210 IS Gallery & Nikon L820 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX210 IS has physical measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Nikon L820 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") with a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the SX210 IS vs the L820.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX210 IS and L820 is 90 and 72 respectively.

Typically, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and L820.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon L820 to deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older SX210 IS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.