Nikon P950 vs Nikon S810c

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix P950 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The complete galleries are available at Nikon P950 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.