Nikon P520 vs Nikon S810c

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon P520 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The P520 was released 14 months earlier than the S810c which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the P520 matches up against the S810c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix P520 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon P520 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon P520 enjoys physical dimensions of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") with a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P520 and Nikon S810c in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the P520 compared to the S810c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and S810c is 66 and 91 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The image underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the P520 and S810c.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon P520 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged P520 will be behind in sensor technology.