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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
90
Imaging
36
Features
23
Overall
30
Nikon Coolpix S32 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S32
(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
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
  • Revealed April 2014
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S32 over the Nikon S810c

 S32 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S32

 S810c S32 
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S32 and Nikon S810c

 S32 S810c 
RevealedFebruary 2014April 2014Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

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

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S32 Portrait photography details
Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
33
MP count decent (13MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S32 Street photography highlights
Nikon S810c Street photography highlights
60
image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S32 Sports photography factors
Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
36
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/3")
low battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S32 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
58
weather proof
MP count decent (13 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse function
low battery (220 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than average in class (216g)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S32 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
34
image stabilization (Digital)
MP count decent (13MP)
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/3")
lack of RAW format
low battery (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S32 Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
30
image stabilization (Digital)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
wide angle not good (30mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic jack
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
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Nikon S32 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S32 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S32Nikon Coolpix S810c
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