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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
43
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX280 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon SX280 HS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.8) lens
  • 233g - 106 x 63 x 33mm
  • Announced March 2013
  • Superseded the Canon SX270 HS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
  • Revealed April 2014
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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a thorough review of the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the SX280 HS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SX280 HS was launched 12 months earlier than the S810c and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the SX280 HS grades against the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX280 HS over the Nikon S810c

 SX280 HS S810c 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX280 HS

 S810c SX280 HS 
RevealedApril 2014March 2013More modern by 12 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k461kClearer display (+768k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S810c

 SX280 HS S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Canon SX280 HS features exterior measurements of 106mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 233 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SX280 HS compared to the S810c.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SX280 HS and S810c is 91 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SX280 HS and S810c.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Nikon S810c to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively. The more aged SX280 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
provides face detection focusing
can't use external flash
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX280 HS
Street photography with Nikon S810c
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (233 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (216g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon SX280 HS
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
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excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (210 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Travel photography advice
Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
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lighter than average in class (233 grams)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
low battery life (210 CIPA)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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lighter than competition (216g)
comes with focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (270 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX280 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
41
manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (210 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery life (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX280 HS
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
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decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (233g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone support
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Canon SX280 HS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX280 HS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX280 HSNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX280 HS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-03-21 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3.7"
Screen resolution 461k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 233 grams (0.51 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 63 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.5" x 1.3") 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 210 shots 270 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Price at release $325 $350