Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III vs Nikon Coolpix L810

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and the Nikon Coolpix L810, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III was introduced in October 2017 and Nikon Coolpix L810 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III over Nikon Coolpix L810.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Nikon Coolpix L810 over Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III and Nikon Coolpix L810 have 3.0" screens with 1,040k dot and 921k dot resolutions respectively. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a Fully Articulated screen which makes it selfie and vlogger friendly and generally very useful for video shooting. Nikon Coolpix L810 has a Fixed screen Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

Electronic Viewfinder on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 2,360k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage. There is no built-in or optional viewfinder available on Nikon Coolpix L810.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III features a 24.2 megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor with dimensions of 22.3 x 14.9 mm and a total area of 332.3 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Nikon Coolpix L810 features a 16.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III is equipped with DIGIC 7 processor and can take pictures up to 6000 x 4000 resolution. Nikon Coolpix L810 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448 , 1600 X 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization (4 stops of compensation in Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III).

Built-in Wi-Fi on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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NFC on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.

USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a Micro HDMI and Nikon Coolpix L810 has an HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III comes with LP-E13L battery pack with battery life of 200 shots and Nikon Coolpix L810 comes with 4 x AA battery pack with battery life of 300 shots.

External Storage Slots

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) card slot. Nikon Coolpix L810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III, and up to 1/8000 sec on Nikon Coolpix L810. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III can shoot continuously up to 9.0 fps. Nikon Coolpix L810 can shoot continuously up to 1.2 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 9.00 m at Auto ISO on Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III. Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount..

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III body has dimensions of 115 x 78 x 51 mm (4.53 x 3.07 x 2.01") and Nikon Coolpix L810 body has dimensions of 111 x 76 x 83 mm (4.37 x 2.99 x 3.27"). Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III weighs 399 g (0.88 lb / 14.07 oz) and Nikon Coolpix L810 weighs 430 g (0.95 lb / 15.17 oz).

Canon PowerShot G1 X Mark III

Nikon Coolpix L810

115 mm

78 mm

111 mm

76 mm

78 mm

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51 mm

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