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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
88
Imaging
46
Features
58
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix A900 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon A900
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-840mm (F3.4-6.9) lens
  • 289g - 113 x 67 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • New Model is Nikon A1000
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon A900 versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are created by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the A900 (20MP) and S810c (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A900 was unveiled 23 months later than the S810c making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the A900 scores against the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon A900 over the Nikon S810c

 A900 S810c 
ReleasedFebruary 2016April 2014Fresher by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon A900

 S810c A900 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon A900 and Nikon S810c

 A900 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon A900 provides exterior dimensions of 113mm x 67mm x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") having a weight of 289 grams (0.64 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the A900 vs the S810c.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and S810c is 88 and 91 respectively.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and S810c.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon A900 to give you more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger A900 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon A900 Portrait photography details
Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
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decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (289 grams)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon A900 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
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excellent zoom range (24-840mm 35.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon A900 Travel photography factors
Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
74
lighter than others (289g)
supports bluetooth
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (840mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
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lighter than competition in class (216g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
terrible battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon A900 Landscape photography info
Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon A900 Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
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reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than others (289 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.4)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon A900 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon A900 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix A900Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix A900 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2016-02-23 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-840mm (35.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.4-6.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 289g (0.64 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 67 x 40mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $400 $350