Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S810c

Lets look a little more closely at the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S810c, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Nikon. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S5100 was revealed 4 years prior to the S810c which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the S5100 scores against the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S5100 & Nikon Coolpix S810c. The full galleries are available at Nikon S5100 Gallery & Nikon S810c Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S5100 has exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S5100 vs the S810c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S5100 and S810c.

As you have seen, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to give more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.