Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c
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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P610 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are available at Nikon P610 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon S810c
P610 | S810c | |||
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Released | February 2015 | ![]() | April 2014 | Newer by 11 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Display type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P610
S810c | P610 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer display (+308k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P610 and Nikon S810c
P610 | S810c |
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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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P610 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P610 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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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 |