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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
92
Imaging
40
Features
45
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix AW120 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
  • 213g - 110 x 66 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon AW110
  • Later Model is Nikon AW130
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 AW120 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here is a in depth review of the Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. The resolution of the AW120 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The AW120 was manufactured 2 months earlier than the S810c which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the AW120 matches up versus the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon AW120 over the Nikon S810c

 AW120 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon AW120

 S810c AW120 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kSharper display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon AW120 and Nikon S810c

 AW120 S810c 
ReleasedFebruary 2014April 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon AW120 enjoys physical dimensions of 110mm x 66mm x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") having a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has specifications of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the AW120 vs the S810c.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the AW120 and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual underneath should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the AW120 and S810c.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you should factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon AW120 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good MP (16MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon AW120 Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon AW120 Sports photography factors
Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
51
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon AW120 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
69
great battery power (350 per charge)
environment proofing
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
features touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
low battery pack (270 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon AW120 Landscape photography information
Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
48
quite wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
great battery power (350 shots)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon AW120 Vlogging factors
Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
33
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon AW120 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon AW120 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix AW120Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix AW120 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Display resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech OLED monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.20 m 5.60 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 213 grams (0.47 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 110 x 66 x 26mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos 270 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD / SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $350 $350