• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 38.00mm - 114.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 37.00mm - 122.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Nikon S210 advantages over Canon A480

  • Thinner
    18 mm vs 31 mm
    Thinner
  • Lighter weight
    100g vs 140g
    Lighter weight
  • More dots on screen
    230k vs 115k dots
    Can mean greater resolution or a brighter screen

Canon A480 advantages over Nikon S210

  • Less expensive
    $130 vs $180 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger sensor
    1/2.3 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 470 vs 220 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    10.0 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

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
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • 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
  • 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
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Olympus FE-320

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-320
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S210 vs Olympus FE-320

Canon A480
Olympus FE-320
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More pixels
  • $180
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-320

Compared to Samsung SL201

Nikon S210
Samsung SL201
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S210 vs Samsung SL201

Canon A480
Samsung SL201
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $170
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A480 vs Samsung SL201

Compared to Olympus FE-360

Nikon S210
Olympus FE-360
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More dots on screen
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger sensor

Compare Nikon S210 vs Olympus FE-360

Canon A480
Olympus FE-360
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $150
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus FE-360

Compared to Olympus 550WP

Nikon S210
Olympus 550WP
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Lighter weight
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Nikon S210 vs Olympus 550WP

Canon A480
Olympus 550WP
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $180
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Thinner
  • More dots on screen

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus 550WP

Compared to Olympus Tough-3000

Nikon S210
Olympus Tough-3000
  • $162
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Nikon S210 vs Olympus Tough-3000

Canon A480
Olympus Tough-3000
  • $102
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $140
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Thinner

Compare Canon A480 vs Olympus Tough-3000

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