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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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
  • Announced April 2014
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Nikon S800c and Nikon S810c, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are manufactured by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the S810c (16MP) is pretty comparable and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 14 months earlier than the S810c which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S800c matches up vs the S810c for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S810c

 S800c S810c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S800c

 S810c S800c 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2013More modern by 14 months
Screen sizing3.7"3.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k819kClearer screen (+410k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S810c

 S800c S810c 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c provides outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and 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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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S800c against the S810c.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and S810c is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and S810c.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you might want to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged S800c will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
Nikon S810c Portrait photography info
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography details
Nikon S810c Street photography details
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography details
Nikon S810c Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
65
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (140 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse function
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no mic socket
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
no external microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S810c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon S810c
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon Coolpix S810c
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Nikon Coolpix S810c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-04 2014-04-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3.7 inches
Display resolution 819k dot 1,229k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 5.60 m
External flash
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 216 grams (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 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 140 photos 270 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $290 $350