Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon D4S

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Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon D4S

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.1 megapixels
28.00mm - 392.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Canon SX210 IS Review.
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35mm 860.4mm²
16.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 25,600

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What’s the bottom line? Read our Nikon D4S conclusion.

Succeeded by the Canon SX230 HS
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Succeeded by the Nikon D5
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Differences

Canon SX210 IS advantages over Nikon D4S

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Yes vs No
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Internal flash vs None
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Thinner
31 mm vs 90 mm
Thinner
Lighter weight
212g vs 1356g
Lighter weight
Bigger JPEG buffer
Unlimited vs 200 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Nikon D4S advantages over Canon SX210 IS

Larger sensor
35mm vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Eye-level viewfinder
Eye-level vs Rear display only
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
Bigger pixels
~ 7.31 vs 1.43 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Fast startup
~0.20 vs 2.5 sec
Faster startup lets you catch the moment
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

3020 vs 260 shots
Capture more photos
External Mic Jack
Jack vs No jack
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Shoots 24p video
Yes vs No
Gives your movies a big-screen feel
More dots on screen
922k vs 230k dots
Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Less shutter lag
0.20 vs 0.46 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Dual card slots
Yes vs No
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Yes vs No
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Faster JPEG shooting
10.6 fps vs 0.8 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/3200 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light
Higher extended ISO
409600 vs 1600 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

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
Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
In-camera panoramas
Neither provide
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Tiltable Screen
Neither provide
Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
Built-in Wi-Fi
Neither provide
Share your photos wirelessly
NFC
Neither provide
Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
Slow-motion videos
Neither provide
Shoot slow-motion videos

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Review Excerpt

Read our Canon SX210 IS Express Review

Excellent, tank-like build quality; First-rate ergonomics a pro would expect; Superb performance with confident autofocus; Great image quality; Big, bright viewfinder with 100% coverage; Excellent battery life; Doubles as a powerful video capture tool
Fairly minor upgrade over the D4; Image quality improvements apply only to JPEG; XQD card format isn't broadly accepted; Consumer-friendly default JPEG processing may turn off some pros; Body is large and hefty (but that's normal for pro gear)
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The Competition

Compared to Samsung HZ35W

Canon SX210 IS

Samsung HZ35W

$262
1/2.3 inch

Less shutter lag
More pixels

$350
1/2.3 inch

More dots on screen
Shoots 60p video

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Samsung HZ35W

Nikon D4S

Samsung HZ35W

$5399
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$350
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

Compare Nikon D4S vs Samsung HZ35W

Compared to Panasonic ZS8

Canon SX210 IS

Panasonic ZS8

$262
1/2.3 inch

Manual focus
HDMI out

$259
1/2.33 inch

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Panasonic ZS8

Nikon D4S

Panasonic ZS8

$5399
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$259
1/2.33 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

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Compared to Canon SX230 HS

Canon SX210 IS

Canon SX230 HS

$262
1/2.3 inch

Longer stills battery life
More pixels

$269
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS
Shoots 24p video

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Canon SX230 HS

Nikon D4S

Canon SX230 HS

$5399
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

$269
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Built-in GPS

Compare Nikon D4S vs Canon SX230 HS

Compared to Nikon D4

Canon SX210 IS

Nikon D4

$262
1/2.3 inch

In-Camera Image Stabilization
Internal flash

$4500
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Nikon D4

Nikon D4S

Nikon D4

$5399
35mm

Fast startup
Higher extended ISO

$4500
35mm

Bigger JPEG buffer
Bigger RAW buffer

Compare Nikon D4S vs Nikon D4

Compared to Canon EOS-1D C

Canon SX210 IS

Canon EOS-1D C

$262
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$6989
35mm

Larger sensor
Eye-level viewfinder

Compare Canon SX210 IS vs Canon EOS-1D C

Nikon D4S

Canon EOS-1D C

$5399
35mm

Higher extended ISO

$6989
35mm

Shoot 4K video
More cross-type AF points

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