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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Succeeded the Nikon P600
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 P610 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon P610 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are created by Nikon. The resolution of the P610 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The P610 was unveiled 11 months after the S810c so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon P610 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the P610 scores versus the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon S810c

 P610 S810c 
ReleasedFebruary 2015April 2014Newer by 11 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P610

 S810c P610 
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon S810c

 P610 S810c 

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon P610 provides outside measurements of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") and a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Examine the Nikon P610 and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the P610 compared to the S810c.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the P610 and S810c is 65 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the P610 and S810c.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect comparable quality of files although you might want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The newer P610 should have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P610 Portrait photography details
Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
44
has manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P610 Street photography info
Nikon S810c Street photography info
50
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others (565g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon P610
Sports photography with Nikon S810c
53
long zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
62
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (1440mm)
more heavy than others (565g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
features touch to focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
41
rather wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P610 as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
59
quite wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of microphone socket
more heavy than others (565 grams)
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone socket
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P610 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix P610Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P610 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2015-02-10 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 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
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 24-1440mm (60.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 15 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 5.60 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565g (1.25 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical 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 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 330 photographs 270 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $430 $350