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Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2014
  • Updated by Nikon P610
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
  • Introduced April 2014
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are sold by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P600 was unveiled 2 months earlier than the S810c so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon P600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the P600 matches up vs the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon S810c

 P600 S810c 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P600

 S810c P600 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Nikon S810c

 P600 S810c 
IntroducedFebruary 2014April 2014Same age

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon P600 provides outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") with a weight of 565 grams (1.25 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).

Take a look at the Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the P600 against the S810c.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and S810c is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The graphic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the P600 and S810c.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP so you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you might want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P600
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
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you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
50
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than competition (565g)
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than average (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P600
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
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excellent zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon P600
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
59
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (565 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than average (216g)
features focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
47
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (270 shots)
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging highlights
Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than competition (565g)
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix P600Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P600 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-02-07 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of screen 921 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 15s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 565 grams (1.25 pounds) 216 grams (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 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 330 images 270 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $750 $350