Nikon L810
Superzoom Camera
 vs Canon SX30 IS
Superzoom Camera

What’s good about the Nikon COOLPIX L810

Best price $230
  • Weighs a little bit less than the SX30 IS 15.2 oz vs 21.1 oz
  • Smaller body size 45 in³ vs 75 in³
  • Cheaper street price $230 vs $300
  • Higher sensor resolution 16.1 MP vs 14.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 921k dots vs 230k dots
  • Newer camera January 2012 vs September 2010
  • Bigger rear viewscreen 3.0″ vs 2.7″
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 4 shots per sec vs 1 shots per sec
  • Has 3D capture capabilities SX30 IS does not have 3D
Find out more about the Nikon COOLPIX L810

What’s good about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

Best price
$300
  • 23% more battery life 370 shots vs 300 shots
  • Has longer exposure available 15 seconds vs 4 seconds
  • Longer optical zoom 35.0× vs 26.0×
  • Viewscreen flips out L810 does not have a flip out viewscreen
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector L810 does not
Find out more about the Canon PowerShot SX30 IS

What the Nikon L810 and Canon SX30 IS have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 28 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 1600 ISO
  • Same quality video capture 720p 30fps
  • HDMI port
  • panorama mode

What’s missing from both the Nikon L810 and the Canon SX30 IS

  • No HDR processing
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No RAW capture
  • No Wi-Fi
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