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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Canon PowerShot SX500 IS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon SX500 IS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
  • 341g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
  • Launched August 2012
  • Later Model is Canon SX510 HS
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
  • Launched April 2014
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the SX500 IS (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX500 IS was unveiled 19 months before the S810c which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SX500 IS matches up against the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX500 IS over the Nikon S810c

 SX500 IS S810c 
Manually focus Dial precise focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX500 IS

 S810c SX500 IS 
LaunchedApril 2014August 2012Fresher by 19 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k461kClearer screen (+768k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S810c

 SX500 IS S810c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon SX500 IS provides outer dimensions of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 341 grams (0.75 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SX500 IS and the S810c.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SX500 IS and S810c is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX500 IS and S810c.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to consider the age of the cameras into account. The older SX500 IS will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX500 IS
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
46
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,600 seconds)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition (216g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX500 IS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (195 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon SX500 IS
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
59
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low battery pack (195 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
46
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (195 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX500 IS Vlogging advice
Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
28
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic jack
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Canon SX500 IS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX500 IS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX500 ISNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX500 IS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-08-21 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 1 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.4-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.00 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/1600 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 341g (0.75 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 70 x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") 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 195 shots 270 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6L EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $299 $350