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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S620 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S620
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.7-5.8) lens
  • 120g - 90 x 53 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2009
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 S620 vs Nikon S810c Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Nikon S620 versus Nikon S810c, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the S620 (12MP) and S810c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S620 was revealed 6 years prior to the S810c and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the S620 scores vs the S810c in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S620 over the Nikon S810c

 S620 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S620

 S810c S620 
RevealedApril 2014February 2009More recent by 63 months
Screen sizing3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S620 and Nikon S810c

 S620 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S620 features physical measurements of 90mm x 53mm x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 120 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Nikon S810c has measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S620 against the S810c.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S620 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S620 and S810c.

As you can see, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S810c to deliver greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots far more aggressively. The older S620 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
20
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
35
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S620 Street photography features
Nikon S810c Street photography features
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S620 Sports photography factors
Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S620 Travel photography factors
Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
62
lighter than average (120g)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
includes touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S620 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S620
Vlogging with Nikon S810c
31
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (120 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
35
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon S620 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S620 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S620Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S620 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-03 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On, Slow sync -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 120 gr (0.26 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 53 x 23mm (3.5" x 2.1" x 0.9") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail price $37 $350