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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
48
Overall
41
Nikon Coolpix P330 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon P330
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-5.6) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
  • Revealed March 2013
  • Earlier Model is Nikon P310
  • Renewed by Nikon P340
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
  • Launched April 2014
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Following is a detailed overview of the Nikon P330 versus Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are designed by Nikon. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the P330 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) and the P330 (1/1.7") and S810c (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The P330 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the S810c making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P330 scores versus the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P330 over the Nikon S810c

 P330 S810c 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P330

 S810c P330 
LaunchedApril 2014March 2013More modern by 13 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P330 and Nikon S810c

 P330 S810c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon P330 has got external dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the P330 and the S810c.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the P330 and S810c is 92 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P330 and S810c.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The P330 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon S810c will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged P330 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P330 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
42
manual focus
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
35
good resolution (16MP)
comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P330 Street photography advice
Nikon S810c Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
small sensor (1/1.7")
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P330 Sports photography advice
Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P330
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
61
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
68
lighter than competitors (216g)
provides focus by touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon P330
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
51
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P330 Vlogging features
Nikon S810c Vlogging features
36
fairly wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.8)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing mic socket
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
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Nikon P330 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P330 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix P330Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P330 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-03-04 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.50 m 5.60 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720p (30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 200 gr (0.44 pounds) 216 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 213 not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 270 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $500 $350