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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c

Portability
69
Imaging
46
Features
44
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX540 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Canon SX540 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 442g - 120 x 82 x 92mm
  • Launched January 2016
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
  • Released April 2014
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the SX540 HS (20MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX540 HS was launched 22 months after the S810c making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Canon SX540 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SX540 HS grades versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon S810c

 SX540 HS S810c 
ReleasedJanuary 2016April 2014More modern by 22 months
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX540 HS

 S810c SX540 HS 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k461kCrisper display (+768k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S810c

 SX540 HS S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX540 HS enjoys physical dimensions of 120mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 442 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SX540 HS against the S810c.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S810c is 69 and 91 respectively.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SX540 HS and S810c.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX540 HS to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern SX540 HS provides an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Portrait photography information
Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
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you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX540 HS
Street photography with Nikon S810c
48
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
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amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
slow frames per second (5.9 fps)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (205 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Travel photography highlights
Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
56
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery pack (205 shots)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than average (216 grams)
supports focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX540 HS Landscape photography highlights
Nikon S810c Landscape photography highlights
48
you can focus manually
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (205 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX540 HS as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
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relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have microphone jack
35
rather wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone jack
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S810c
 Canon PowerShot SX540 HSNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX540 HS Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-01-05 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 461k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.9 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone 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 442 grams (0.97 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 82 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") 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 205 photos 270 photos
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $399 $350