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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

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
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Later Model is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both are designed by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 2 years later than the S9100 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S810c grades against the S9100 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S9100

 S810c S9100 
RevealedApril 2014July 2011More recent by 34 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S810c

 S9100 S810c 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9100

 S810c S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has sizing of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the S810c and the S9100.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and S9100 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and S9100.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon S810c to show extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher S810c provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Portrait photography camera
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
32
has manual focus
offers face detect focusing
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Nikon S9100 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others in class (216g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (214g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
36
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Nikon S9100 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than others in class (216 grams)
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than others in class (214g)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (450mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery power (270 per charge)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography advice
41
really wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse mode
39
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Nikon S9100
35
really wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic port
34
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (214g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S810cNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 214g (0.47 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
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 pictures 270 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $329