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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34
Nikon Coolpix S8000 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S8000
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 30-300mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 183g - 103 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed June 2010
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
Photography Glossary

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Overview

On this page, we will be reviewing the Nikon S8000 and Nikon S810c, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S8000 (14MP) and the S810c (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S8000 was brought out 4 years before the S810c and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the S8000 scores versus the S810c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S8000 over the Nikon S810c

 S8000 S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S8000

 S810c S8000 
RevealedApril 2014June 2010More recent by 46 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kSharper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S8000 and Nikon S810c

 S8000 S810c 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S8000 comes with exterior measurements of 103mm x 57mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 183 grams (0.40 lbs) and the Nikon S810c has dimensions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S8000 compared to the S810c.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S8000 and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by checking out specifications. The graphic below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S8000 and S810c.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S810c to provide extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S8000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S8000 Portrait photography features
Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S8000
Street photography with Nikon S810c
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S8000 Sports photography factors
Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
low frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S8000
Travel photography with Nikon S810c
61
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
long reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S8000
Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
37
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery power (270 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S8000 Vlogging info
Nikon S810c Vlogging info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (30mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic support
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Nikon S8000 vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S8000 and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S8000Nikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S8000 Nikon Coolpix S810c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2010-06-16 2014-04-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 30-300mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 2cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 1,229k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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
Mic support
Headphone support
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 183 grams (0.40 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Physical dimensions 103 x 57 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.1") 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 270 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (3 sec or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Internal microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $300 $350