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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
63
Imaging
48
Features
67
Overall
55
Canon PowerShot SX70 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX70 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 21-1365mm (F3.4-6.5) lens
  • 608g - 127 x 91 x 117mm
  • Revealed September 2018
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the SX70 HS (20MP) and L810 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SX70 HS was launched 6 years after the L810 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Canon SX70 HS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon L810 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SX70 HS matches up versus the L810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX70 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX70 HS L810 
LaunchedSeptember 2018February 2012More modern by 81 months
Manual focus More exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution922k921kSharper display (+1k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX70 HS

 L810 SX70 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L810

 SX70 HS L810 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display size
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX70 HS comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 91mm x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") and a weight of 608 grams (1.34 lbs) and the Nikon L810 has specifications of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") having a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SX70 HS compared to the L810.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX70 HS and L810 is 63 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX70 HS and L810.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Canon SX70 HS to provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern SX70 HS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon SX70 HS
Portrait photography with Nikon L810
55
has manual focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
34
megapixel count good (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Street photography details
Nikon L810 Street photography details
58
screen articulates fully
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than competition (608 grams)
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Sports photography info
Nikon L810 Sports photography info
57
excellent zoom range (21-1365mm 65.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
44
incredible zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.2 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Travel photography info
Nikon L810 Travel photography info
64
supports bluetooth
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (21mm)
very long zoom (1365mm)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
60
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great reach (585mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Landscape photography info
Nikon L810 Landscape photography info
58
has manual focus
reasonably wide (21mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
41
fairly wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX70 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon L810 Vlogging factors
64
reasonably wide (21mm)
display is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
heavier than competition (608 grams)
27
fairly wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Canon SX70 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX70 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX70 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX70 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2018-09-20 2012-02-01
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 21-1365mm (65.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Highest aperture f/3.4-6.5 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.00 m (at Auto ISO) -
Flash modes Auto, on, slow sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 608g (1.34 lb) 430g (0.95 lb)
Dimensions 127 x 91 x 117mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 4.6") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 325 photos 300 photos
Type of battery Built-in AA
Battery ID - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $550 $280