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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S5300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S5300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-208mm (F3.7-6.6) lens
  • 138g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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
  • Introduced April 2014
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S5300 (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly well matched and they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S5300 was announced 3 months prior to the S810c so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the S5300 scores vs the S810c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S5300 over the Nikon S810c

 S5300 S810c 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S5300

 S810c S5300 
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon S5300 and Nikon S810c

 S5300 S810c 
IntroducedJanuary 2014April 2014Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5300 features exterior measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 138 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Nikon S810c has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the S5300 versus the S810c.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5300 and S810c is 95 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5300 and S810c.

Clearly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of photos but you would want to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5300 Portrait photography features
Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
41
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5300 Street photography features
Nikon S810c Street photography features
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5300 Sports photography information
Nikon S810c Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (180 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5300 Travel photography information
Nikon S810c Travel photography information
66
lighter than competitors in class (138g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
boasts focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5300 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
46
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
not so great battery pack (180 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5300 Vlogging details
Nikon S810c Vlogging details
35
reasonably wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (138 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no external mic port
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Nikon S5300 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5300 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S5300Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S5300 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-01-07 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-208mm (8.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-6.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.7"
Display resolution 460 thousand dot 1,229 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology TFT-LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1500 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 5.60 m
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 138g (0.30 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 180 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL19 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $180 $350