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Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S80 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S80
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.6-4.8) lens
  • 133g - 99 x 63 x 17mm
  • Launched September 2010
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
  • Launched April 2014
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Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are sold by Nikon. The image resolution of the S80 (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S80 was announced 4 years before the S810c and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S80 being a Ultracompact camera and the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S80 matches up versus the S810c in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S80 over the Nikon S810c

 S80 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S80

 S810c S80 
LaunchedApril 2014September 2010Fresher by 43 months
Display sizing3.7"3.5"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k819kSharper display (+410k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S80 and Nikon S810c

 S80 S810c 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S80 provides outer measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the S80 and the S810c.

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S80 and S810c is 96 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S80 and S810c.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Nikon S810c to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older S80 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S80
Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
33
good megapixels (14MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S80 Street photography information
Nikon S810c Street photography information
63
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than others (216 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S80 Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
40
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.3 fps)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S80
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
60
comes with focus via touch
good megapixels (14MP)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
68
lighter than others (216 grams)
provides touch to focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S80 Landscape photography features
Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
36
lovely big screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S80 Vlogging advice
Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
30
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S80 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S80 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S80Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S80 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-09-08 2014-04-10
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-175mm (5.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.6-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 7cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inch 3.7 inch
Screen resolution 819k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech OLED -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.3 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 216 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 63 x 17mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.7") 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 150 pictures 270 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL10 EN-EL23
Self timer - Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $191 $350