Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.4-5.8) lens
- 349g - 104 x 70 x 80mm
- Released August 2013
- Succeeded the Canon SX500 IS
- Updated by Canon SX520 HS
(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
- Announced April 2014

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Overview
Here, we will be looking at the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the SX510 HS (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SX510 HS was manufactured 7 months earlier than the S810c and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX510 HS grades vs the S810c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Canon PowerShot SX510 HS & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon SX510 HS Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX510 HS over the Nikon S810c
SX510 HS | S810c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX510 HS
S810c | SX510 HS | |||
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Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | August 2013 | More modern by 7 months |
Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 461k | Clearer screen (+768k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX510 HS and Nikon S810c
SX510 HS | S810c | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry around your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Canon SX510 HS provides external measurements of 104mm x 70mm x 80mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 349 grams (0.77 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the SX510 HS vs the S810c.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX510 HS and S810c is 80 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX510 HS and S810c.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Nikon S810c to result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SX510 HS will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon SX510 HS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Nikon |
Model | Canon PowerShot SX510 HS | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-08-22 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Digic 4 | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 | 12 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 1 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-720mm (30.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.4-5.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 461k dot | 1,229k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 15s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames/s | 8.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.00 m | 5.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, on, slow synchro, off | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 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 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 349g (0.77 pounds) | 216g (0.48 pounds) |
Physical 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 All around 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 | 250 images | 270 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NB-6LH | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $249 | $350 |