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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Launched July 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon S9100
  • New Model is Nikon S9500
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9300, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are built by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is pretty similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 22 months later than the S9300 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the S810c matches up vs the S9300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Nikon S9300

 S810c S9300 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2012More recent by 22 months
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S810c

 S9300 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9300

 S810c S9300 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has proportions of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S810c and Nikon S9300 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c compared to the S9300.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and S9300 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and S9300.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S810c provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography features
Nikon S9300 Street photography features
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography details
Nikon S9300 Sports photography details
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography info
Nikon S9300 Travel photography info
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lighter than competition in class (216g)
offers focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery pack (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
66
lighter than competition (215 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (450mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
Nikon S9300 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
missing external mic jack
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Nikon S810c vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S810cNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Nikon Coolpix S9300
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-04-10 2012-07-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per sec 6.9 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $350 $249