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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37
Canon PowerShot SX210 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c 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
  • Older Model is Canon SX200 IS
  • New Model is Canon SX230 HS
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2014
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX210 IS (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX210 IS was launched 4 years before the S810c which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SX210 IS matches up vs the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX210 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SX210 IS S810c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX210 IS

 S810c SX210 IS 
IntroducedApril 2014June 2010More modern by 46 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S810c

 SX210 IS S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX210 IS has got outer measurements of 103mm x 61mm x 38mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 220 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Canon SX210 IS versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SX210 IS versus the S810c.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX210 IS and S810c is 90 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX210 IS and S810c.

As you have seen, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SX210 IS will be behind in sensor tech.

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Portrait photography features
Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
37
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Street photography advice
Nikon S810c Street photography advice
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX210 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
43
excellent zoom range (28-392mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX210 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
68
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
great zoom (392mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
provides touch to focus
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX210 IS Landscape photography information
Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
48
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX210 IS
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
30
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (220 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of mic port
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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX210 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX210 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX210 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-06-16 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 4 -
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-392mm (14.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro, Manual (3 levels) -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 data format H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 220 grams (0.49 lbs) 216 grams (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 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 - 270 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-5L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/MMCplus HC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $226 $350