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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
38
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Refreshed by Canon SX710 HS
Nikon L810
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 23-585mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 430g - 111 x 76 x 83mm
  • Announced February 2012
  • Successor is Nikon L820
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Canon and Nikon. The image resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the L810 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SX700 HS was introduced 2 years after the L810 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the SX700 HS grades versus the L810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX700 HS L810 
AnnouncedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 25 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX700 HS

 L810 SX700 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L810

 SX700 HS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display dimensions
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon SX700 HS offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon L810 has measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") along with a weight of 430 grams (0.95 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX700 HS against the L810.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and L810 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SX700 HS and L810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures but you really should consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger SX700 HS provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography features
Nikon L810 Portrait photography features
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has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detection focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Street photography factors
Nikon L810 Street photography factors
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (269g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Sports photography advice
Nikon L810 Sports photography advice
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incredible zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (250 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
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amazing zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.2 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Travel photography features
Nikon L810 Travel photography features
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lighter than average in class (269 grams)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (750mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low battery (250 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (23mm)
great zoom (585mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX700 HS Landscape photography factors
Nikon L810 Landscape photography factors
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has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery (250 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX700 HS
Vlogging with Nikon L810
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average in class (269 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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reasonably wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone socket
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Make Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-12 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech PureColor II G TFT TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 9.0fps 1.2fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 269g (0.59 lb) 430g (0.95 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 76 x 83mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3")
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 250 photos 300 photos
Battery type Battery Pack AA
Battery model NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $349 $280