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Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
72
Imaging
40
Features
28
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix L820 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon L820
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-675mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 470g - 111 x 76 x 85mm
  • Revealed January 2013
  • Succeeded the Nikon L810
  • Refreshed by Nikon L830
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon L820 versus Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the L820 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The L820 was manufactured 14 months before the S810c which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon L820 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the L820 scores versus the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon L820 over the Nikon S810c

 L820 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon L820

 S810c L820 
AnnouncedApril 2014January 2013More modern by 14 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon L820 and Nikon S810c

 L820 S810c 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon L820 has got physical measurements of 111mm x 76mm x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") and a weight of 470 grams (1.04 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon L820 versus 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 change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the L820 vs the S810c.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the L820 and S810c is 72 and 91 respectively.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the L820 and S810c.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos however you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged L820 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon L820 Portrait photography highlights
Nikon S810c Portrait photography highlights
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon L820 Street photography factors
Nikon S810c Street photography factors
38
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competition (470g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon L820 Sports photography highlights
Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
36
amazing zoom range (23-675mm 29.3 x zoom)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon L820 Travel photography advice
Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
56
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
great zoom (675mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition (470 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
comes with focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon L820 Landscape photography information
Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
36
rather wide (23mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon L820 Vlogging information
Nikon S810c Vlogging information
24
rather wide (23mm)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing external mic port
heavier than competition (470g)
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon L820 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon L820 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix L820Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix L820 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-29 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-675mm (29.3x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 470 grams (1.04 lb) 216 grams (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 76 x 85mm (4.4" x 3.0" x 3.3") 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 320 photos 270 photos
Battery type AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $192 $350