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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810

Portability
89
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix L810 front
Portability
74
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Released January 2015
  • Earlier Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • New Model is Canon SX720 HS
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
  • Introduced February 2012
  • Newer Model is Nikon L820
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L810, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Canon and Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and L810 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 2 years after the L810 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the SX710 HS grades vs the L810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon L810

 SX710 HS L810 
IntroducedJanuary 2015February 2012More modern by 36 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display resolution922k921kClearer display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon L810 over the Canon SX710 HS

 L810 SX710 HS 

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L810

 SX710 HS L810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Canon SX710 HS enjoys external measurements 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 specifications 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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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the SX710 HS and the L810.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and L810 is 89 and 74 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SX710 HS and L810.

As you can tell, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Canon SX710 HS to give extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more recent SX710 HS will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography advice
Nikon L810 Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
MP count decent (20MP)
has face detect focus
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Nikon L810
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (269g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Sports photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Sports photography camera
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amazing zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
has tracking focus
low frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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long zoom range (23-585mm 25.4 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (1.2 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Travel photography information
Nikon L810 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition (269 grams)
MP count decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (750mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (230 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (23mm)
long reach (585mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon L810 as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery power (230 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging advice
Nikon L810 Vlogging advice
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rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (269g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
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decently wide (23mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon L810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon L810
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix L810
General Information
Company Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix L810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2015-01-06 2012-02-01
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 23-585mm (25.4x)
Max aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 922 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames per second 1.2 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 430 grams (0.95 lbs)
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 All around 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 230 photographs 300 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery ID NB-6LH 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $349 $280