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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
68
Imaging
41
Features
50
Overall
44
Nikon Coolpix B500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon B500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-900mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 541g - 114 x 78 x 95mm
  • Launched February 2016
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon B500 versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The resolution of the B500 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The B500 was unveiled 23 months after the S810c making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon B500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick summation of how the B500 grades versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon B500 over the Nikon S810c

 B500 S810c 
ReleasedFebruary 2016April 2014More modern by 23 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon B500

 S810c B500 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kCrisper display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon B500 and Nikon S810c

 B500 S810c 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon B500 offers exterior dimensions of 114mm x 78mm x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 541 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon B500 versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the B500 vs the S810c.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the B500 and S810c is 68 and 91 respectively.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the B500 and S810c.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos although you really should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern B500 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon B500 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
37
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon B500
Street photography with Nikon S810c
52
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (216g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
51
long zoom range (23-900mm 39.1 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
great battery pack (600 per charge)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon B500 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
59
great battery pack (600 per charge)
has bluetooth
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (900mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition in class (541g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than average (216g)
supports focus by touch
decent MP (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery power (270 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon B500 Landscape photography details
Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
45
fairly wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
great battery pack (600 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (270 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon B500
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
27
fairly wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (541 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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Nikon B500 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon B500 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix B500Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix B500 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2016-02-23 2014-04-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-900mm (39.1x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.4 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.90 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 541g (1.19 lbs) 216g (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 114 x 78 x 95mm (4.5" x 3.1" x 3.7") 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 600 photos 270 photos
Battery form AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $300 $350