Canon A810 vs Nikon 80

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Canon A810 vs Nikon 80

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon A810 Review.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
11.8 megapixels
25.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon 80 Review.

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Differences

Canon A810 advantages over Nikon 80

Less expensive
$110 vs $280 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
More telephoto lens reach
140 mm vs 25 mm
Capture objects farther away
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

500 vs 220 shots
Capture more photos
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
More pixels
16.0 vs 11.8 megapixels
Higher resolution photos
Longer exposure
15 vs 1 sec
Long exposures for night shots

Nikon 80 advantages over Canon A810

Waterproof
Yes vs No
Take photos underwater without destroying your camera!
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Bigger pixels
~ 1.55 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
Touchscreen
Touch vs No touch
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Larger lens aperture
f/2.0 vs f/2.8
Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Yes vs No
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Yes vs No
Always-on wireless connectivity
Thinner
15 mm vs 29 mm
Thinner
Newer
8 years vs 12 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
HDMI out
HDMI out vs None
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
Lighter weight
74g vs 171g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Wider angle lens
25 mm vs 28 mm
Capture more of the scene
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster shutter
1/6400 vs 1/2000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

Focus peaking
Neither provide
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Tilt-swivel screen
Neither provide
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
Eye-level viewfinder
Neither provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
RAW file ability
Neither provide
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Manual focus
Neither provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Hot shoe
Neither provide
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Canon A3300 IS

Canon A810

Canon A3300 IS

$110
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Longer stills battery life

$180
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Higher extended ISO

Compare Canon A810 vs Canon A3300 IS

Nikon 80

Canon A3300 IS

$399
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

$180
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 80 vs Canon A3300 IS

Compared to Canon A1200

Canon A810

Canon A1200

$110
1/2.3 inch

More telephoto lens reach
Longer stills battery life

$101
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A810 vs Canon A1200

Nikon 80

Canon A1200

$399
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$101
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon 80 vs Canon A1200

Compared to Samsung ST66

Canon A810

Samsung ST66

$110
1/2.3 inch

Longer exposure

$230
1/2.3 inch

Thinner
Lighter weight

Compare Canon A810 vs Samsung ST66

Nikon 80

Samsung ST66

$399
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$230
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

Compare Nikon 80 vs Samsung ST66

Compared to Canon A1300

Canon A810

Canon A1300

$110
1/2.3 inch

$134
1/2.3 inch

Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon A810 vs Canon A1300

Nikon 80

Canon A1300

$399
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$134
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Nikon 80 vs Canon A1300

Compared to Olympus TG-Tracker

Canon A810

Olympus TG-Tracker

$110
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
More telephoto lens reach

$450
1/2.3 inch

Waterproof
Bigger pixels

Compare Canon A810 vs Olympus TG-Tracker

Nikon 80

Olympus TG-Tracker

$399
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$450
1/2.3 inch

Shoot 4K video
Tiltable Screen

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