Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix S10

Comparison of Canon PowerShot SX210 IS and Nikon Coolpix S10 [S]ave

Attribute	Nikon Coolpix S10 ×	Canon PowerShot SX210 IS ×
General
Model	Nikon Coolpix S10	Canon PowerShot SX210 IS
Brand	Nikon	Canon
Manufacturer url	https://www.nikonusa.com/	https://www.usa.canon.com/
Model number	S10	SX210 IS
Camera format	Swivel	Compact
Release year (year)	2006	2010
Tripod mount	+	+
Length (mm)	113	106
Width (mm)	41	32
Height (mm)	75	59
Weight (g)	220	212
Waterproof	-	-
Predecessor	-	Canon SX200 IS
Successor	-	Canon SX230 HS
Image Sensor
Sensor type	CCD	CCD
Effective megapixels (MP)	6	14.1
Sensor format	1/2.5 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor area (mm²)	24.71	28.07
Sensor width (mm)	5.76	6.17
Sensor height (mm)	4.29	4.55
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)	2.05	1.43
Aspect ratio	4:3	4:3, 16:9
Color filter type	-	RGBG
Self-cleaning	-	-
Sensor shift image stabilization	-	-
On-sensor phase detect	-	-
Image Capture
Image resolution	1024 x 768(0.8 mp 4:3) 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3) 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)	1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3) 2144 x 1608(3.4 mp 4:3) 2592 x 1944(5.0 mp 4:3) 3456 x 2592(9.0 mp 4:3) 4320 x 2432(10.5 mp 16:9) 4320 x 3240(14.0 mp 4:3) 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format	-	jpeg (exif 2.2)
Continuous-mode (fps)	1.2	0.8
Video Capture
Can take movies	+	+
Movie resolution	160x120 320x240 640x480	1280x720 320x240 640x480
Image Storage
Movie file format	QuickTime	MOV (Image: H.264; Audio: PCM)
Composite video out	+	+
Ntsc/pal switchable video	+	+
Hd video out	-	+
Hd video connection	-	HDMI
Lens and Optics
Lens	Nikkor	Canon Zoom Lens
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)	38.00 - 380.00	28.00 - 392.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)	3.00 - 63.00	5.00 - 70.00
Zoom ratio (x)	10	14
Aperture range (f)	0.07 - 0.29	0.12 - 0.32
Integrated nd filter	-	-
Min focus range (cm)	30	5
Macro focus range (cm)	-	5 - 50
Optical image stabilization	-	+
Digital zoom	+	+
Digital zoom values (x)	4	4
Auto Focus
Auto focus	+	+
Auto focus type	Contrast Detect	Contrast Detect with Face Detection; AiAF / 9 point, AiAF / 9 point, 1-point (center or track)
Auto focus assist light	+	+
Manual focus	-	+
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	LCD	LCD
Focus peaking	-	-
Display
Eye-level viewfinder	-	-
Rear display	+	+
Rear display size (inch)	2.5	3
Rear display resolution (dots)	230,000	230,000
Touchscreen	-	-
Articulating screen	-	-
Tilt swivel screen	-	-
Selfie screen	-	-
Max playback zoom (x)	10	-
Exposure
Iso settings	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800	Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600.
Auto iso mode	-	+
White balance settings	auto cloudy custom direct sunlight flash fluorescent incandescent	auto cloudy custom daylight fluorescent fluorescent h tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)	1/1000 - 2	1/3200 - 15
Bulb mode	-	-
Exposure compensation	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modes	256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area	Evaluative, Center-weighted, Spot (center), Face Detect AE
Program auto exposure	-	+
Aperture priority	-	+
Shutter priority	-	+
Full manual exposure	-	+
Creative exposure modes	Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Night Landscape, Close up, Museum	Tv, Av, M, Easy, Portrait, Landscape, Night Snapshot, Kids & Pets, Indoor, SCN (Low Light, Color Accent, Color Swap
Self timer (s)	3 10	2 10
High resolution composite	-	-
Flash
Built-in flash	+	+
Flash modes	anytime flash auto auto with red-eye reduction (in-camera red-eye fix) off slow sync	auto auto red-eye correction fe lock flash off flash on manual (3 levels) red-eye reduction safety fe slow synchro
Flash range description	[W]0.3-5.4m/ 11.8 in - 17.7 ft, [T] 1.0-5.4m/3.3 ft - 17.7 ft.	Auto ISO: 12 in. - 11.5 (W), 3.3 - 6.6 ft (T), 75 cm - 3.5 m (W), (1.0 - 2.0m, (T))
Usable memory types	s	sd sdhc sdx
Dual card slots	-	-
Raw capture support	-	-
Included memory (MB)	16	-
Included memory type	Internal	-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi	-	-
NFC	-	-
Bluetooth	-	-
Built-in gps	-	-
Microphone jack	-	-
Headphone jack	-	-
External connections	usb 1.1	usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant	+	+
Dpof compliant	+	+
Remote control	-	-
Connections (extended)	dc input	mini hdmi
Performance Timing
Max cycle time for jpeg shooting (s/frame)	3.12	2.77
Camera penalizes early shutter press	-	-
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)	1.2	0.8
Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) (s)	0.74	0.46
Shutter lag (full af, tele) (s)	0.76	0.46
Shutter lag (full af, with flash) (s)	-	1.84
Shutter lag (prefocused) (s)	0.07	0.09
Startup time (s)	1.9	2.5
Play -> record time (s)	0.5	-
Flash cycle time, full power (s)	3.5	7.8
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)	300	260
Battery form factor	Proprietary EN-EL5	Proprietary NB-5L
Usable battery types	lithium ion rechargeable	lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included	1 x Proprietary EN-EL5 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary NB-5L Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)	+	+
Software
Included software	pictureproject	canon software suite
Os compatibility	mac os windows	mac os windows
Miscellaneous
Notes and features	Nikon Vibration Reduction technology.	Optical Image Stabilization, 720p HD Movies, HDMI Output, Smart Auto, Low-Light Mode. Available in gold, purple, and black.