Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c
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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 13MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 1600
- Digital Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 30-90mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 175g - 108 x 66 x 40mm
- Revealed February 2014
(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
- Revealed April 2014

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Overview
Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S32 and Nikon S810c, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both designed by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S32 (13MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively comparable but the S32 (1/3") and S810c (1/2.3") use different sensor sizes.

The S32 was brought out 2 months before the S810c which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the S32 matches up versus the S810c in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S32 and Nikon Coolpix S810c. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon S32 Gallery and Nikon S810c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S810c
S32 | S810c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S32
S810c | S32 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S32 and Nikon S810c
S32 | S810c | |||
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Revealed | February 2014 | ![]() | April 2014 | Same generation |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen |
Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S32 offers physical dimensions of 108mm x 66mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has sizing of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S32 and Nikon S810c in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S32 against the S810c.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S32 and S810c is 90 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison
More often than not, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S32 and S810c.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S32 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S810c will provide more detail having its extra 3MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S32 | Nikon Coolpix S810c | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S32 | Nikon Coolpix S810c |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-02-07 | 2014-04-10 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 13MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 30-90mm (3.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 2cm |
Crop factor | 7.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3.7" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,229 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD with anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 5.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.60 m |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920x1080 (30p), VGA 640x480 (30p, 15p) | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 175g (0.39 lb) | 216g (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 66 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 220 shots | 270 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL19 | EN-EL23 |
Self timer | Yes (Approx. 10 seconds ) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC/SDXC | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $180 | $350 |