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Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon D810 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 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
  • Introduced February 2013
Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D800
  • Later Model is Nikon D850
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 Overview

Below, we are matching up the Nikon S800c versus Nikon D810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Advanced DSLR and they are both designed by Nikon. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and D810 (36MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and D810 (Full frame) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S800c was launched 16 months prior to the D810 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera and the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S800c matches up versus the D810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon D810

 S800c D810 
Display dimension3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Nikon S800c

 D810 S800c 
RevealedJune 2014February 2013More recent by 16 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display resolution1229k819kClearer display (+410k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon D810

 S800c D810 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c enjoys exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Nikon D810 has sizing of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S800c versus Nikon D810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the S800c and the D810.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and D810 is 93 and 54 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and D810.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S800c featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Nikon D810 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 20 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The older S800c is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Nikon D810 Portrait photography features
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
85
focusing manually
great MP (36 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Nikon D810
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (980g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Nikon D810 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (140 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proof
good battery power (1,200 shots)
comes with phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
Nikon D810 Travel photography highlights
65
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (140 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
63
good battery power (1,200 shots)
environment proof
great MP (36 megapixels)
has built in flash
heavier than others in class (980 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon D810 as a Landscape photography camera
41
relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
great MP (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
exports RAW formats
environment proof
good battery power (1,200 CIPA)
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Nikon D810 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic support
28
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
heavier than others in class (980g)
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon D810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon D810
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon D810
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Nikon D810
Category Small Sensor Compact Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2013-02-04 2014-06-26
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 EXPEED 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 5:4 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 51200
Minimum native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO - 32
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 51
Cross type focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Nikon F
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Total lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3.2"
Display resolution 819 thousand dots 1,229 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD (WRGB)
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 980 grams (2.16 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 97
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.8
DXO Low light rating not tested 2853
Other
Battery life 140 shots 1200 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL15
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant)
Card slots Single 2
Retail cost $290 $1,999