Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
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- 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
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- 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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot SX540 HS & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are provided at Canon SX540 HS Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon SX540 HS over the Nikon S810c
SX540 HS | S810c | |||
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Released | January 2016 | April 2014 | More modern by 22 months | |
Focus manually | More precise focusing |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Canon SX540 HS
S810c | SX540 HS | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 461k | Crisper display (+768k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S810c
SX540 HS | S810c | |||
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Display type | Fixed | 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).
Check out the Canon SX540 HS and Nikon S810c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SX540 HS and S810c is 69 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Canon SX540 HS vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Canon PowerShot SX540 HS | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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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 |