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Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
52
Imaging
43
Features
70
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P950 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon P950
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-2000mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 1005g - 140 x 110 x 150mm
  • Revealed January 2020
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 P950 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon P950 and Nikon S810c, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the P950 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The P950 was launched 5 years later than the S810c and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon P950 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the P950 matches up versus the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P950 over the Nikon S810c

 P950 S810c 
IntroducedJanuary 2020April 2014More recent by 70 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon P950

 S810c P950 
Screen size3.7"3.2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon P950 and Nikon S810c

 P950 S810c 

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon P950 has got external measurements of 140mm x 110mm x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") having a weight of 1005 grams (2.22 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

Check out the Nikon P950 and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the P950 against the S810c.

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the P950 and S810c is 52 and 91 respectively.

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the P950 and S810c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution and you should expect similar quality of files though you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger P950 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P950 Portrait photography information
Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
57
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P950 Street photography info
Nikon S810c Street photography info
53
screen articulates
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
very small sensor (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (216g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P950 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
54
excellent zoom range (24-2000mm 83.3 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P950 Travel photography features
Nikon S810c Travel photography features
59
has bluetooth
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (2000mm)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
68
lighter than others (216g)
has touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Timelapse mode
low battery pack (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P950 Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
55
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (270 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P950 Vlogging advice
Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
59
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
slow max aperture (f2.8)
heavier than competitors in class (1,005 grams)
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P950 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix P950Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P950 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2020-01-07 2014-04-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-2000mm (83.3x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2 inches 3.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 90% -
Features
Min shutter speed 300 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 11.50 m (at Auto ISO) 5.60 m
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB EN-EL20a lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1005g (2.22 lb) 216g (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 140 x 110 x 150mm (5.5" x 4.3" x 5.9") 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 290 photographs 270 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $797 $350