Fujifilm S9800 vs Nikon S810c

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Nikon. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S9800 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S9800 was announced 10 months later than the S810c so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S9800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S9800 matches up versus the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S9800 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm S9800 has outer dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S9800 and Nikon S810c in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S9800 compared to the S810c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S9800 and S810c is 61 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by looking through technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S9800 and S810c.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to take the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm S9800 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.