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Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810

Portability
97
Imaging
34
Features
16
Overall
26
Nikon Coolpix S01 front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Key Specs

Nikon S01
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.9" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 96g - 77 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed June 2013
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Increase to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Released June 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D800
  • Successor is Nikon D850
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Advanced DSLR and both are built by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S01 (10MP) and D810 (36MP) and the S01 (1/2.9") and D810 (Full frame) possess different sensor sizes.

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The S01 was released 12 months earlier than the D810 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S01 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the S01 matches up vs the D810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S01 over the Nikon D810

 S01 D810 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon S01

 D810 S01 
ReleasedJune 2014June 2013Fresher by 12 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Screen dimension3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S01 and Nikon D810

 S01 D810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S01 comes with outer dimensions of 77mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 96 grams (0.21 lbs) and the Nikon D810 has specifications of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

See the Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S01 against the D810.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S01 and D810 is 97 and 54 respectively.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S01 and D810.

Plainly, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The S01 due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Nikon D810 will offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The older S01 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S01 Portrait photography information
Nikon D810 Portrait photography information
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
85
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S01 Street photography features
Nikon D810 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (96g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
56
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S01 Sports photography highlights
Nikon D810 Sports photography highlights
17
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
bad battery (190 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is fantastic (36MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
great battery life (1,200 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S01 Travel photography information
Nikon D810 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition (96 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
bad battery (190 per charge)
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
63
great battery life (1,200 shots)
weather sealing
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
more heavy than competition in class (980g)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S01 Landscape photography advice
Nikon D810 Landscape photography advice
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.9")
no RAW format
bad battery (190 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
resolution is fantastic (36 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
great battery life (1,200 shots)
two card slots
no image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S01
Vlogging with Nikon D810
27
touchscreen
lighter than competition (96g)
wide angle not great (29mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
28
offers face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (980 grams)
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Nikon S01 vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S01 and Nikon D810
 Nikon Coolpix S01Nikon D810
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S01 Nikon D810
Type Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2013-06-21 2014-06-26
Physical type Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 EXPEED 4
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.9" Full frame
Sensor measurements 4.96 x 3.72mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 18.5mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 36 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 5:4 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 64
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 29-87mm (3.0x) -
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Available lenses - 309
Crop factor 7.3 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3.2"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 1.20 m 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 96g (0.21 lb) 980g (2.16 lb)
Dimensions 77 x 52 x 17mm (3.0" x 2.0" x 0.7") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 97
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.8
DXO Low light score not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 190 photos 1200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Built-in EN-EL15
Self timer - Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type - SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots - Dual
Price at release $170 $1,999