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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
95
Imaging
45
Features
25
Overall
37
Nikon Coolpix S3500 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S3500
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Launched February 2013
Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Let's look a little more closely at the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are created by Nikon. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S810c (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S3500 was unveiled 13 months before the S810c making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3500 matches up vs the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S810c

 S3500 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S3500

 S810c S3500 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2013Fresher by 13 months
Display dimension3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S810c

 S3500 S810c 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S3500 features outside measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has proportions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Nikon S3500 versus Nikon S810c in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S3500 versus the S810c.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S3500 and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The graphic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S3500 and S810c.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S3500 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older S3500 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3500 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S810c Portrait photography factors
33
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3500 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch to focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S3500 Sports photography advice
Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
42
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3500 Travel photography info
Nikon S810c Travel photography info
69
lighter than competition in class (129g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.4)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
offers touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S3500
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
41
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3500 Vlogging factors
Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
32
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (129 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3500 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S3500Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3500 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-02-21 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-182mm (7.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.4-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format - H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 129g (0.28 pounds) 216g (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 - 270 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage - microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $85 $350