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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S8200 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Key Specs

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
Nikon S8200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-350mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 213g - 104 x 59 x 33mm
  • Released August 2011
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Overview

The following is a complete analysis of the Nikon S810c and Nikon S8200, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the S8200 (16MP) is very comparable and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 2 years after the S8200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S810c grades vs the S8200 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S8200

 S810c S8200 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2011Newer by 32 months
Display dimension3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k961kSharper display (+268k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S8200 over the Nikon S810c

 S8200 S810c 
Focus manually Dial precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Nikon S8200

 S810c S8200 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S810c comes with external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S8200 has specifications of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 213 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S810c compared to the S8200.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and S8200 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and S8200.

Plainly, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photographs but you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger S810c should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Nikon S8200 Portrait photography details
35
good megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
40
you can focus manually
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Nikon S8200 Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than others (213g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Nikon S8200 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-350mm 14.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery life (250 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Nikon S8200
68
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others (213g)
includes touch focus
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (350mm)
no Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (250 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography info
Nikon S8200 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
45
you can focus manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery life (250 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
Nikon S8200 Vlogging highlights
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (213 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S8200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Nikon S8200
 Nikon Coolpix S810cNikon Coolpix S8200
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Nikon Coolpix S8200
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-04-10 2011-08-24
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-350mm (14.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 961k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 213 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 104 x 59 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 270 photos 250 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $350 $329