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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus SH-50 front
Portability
88
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 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
  • Released April 2014
Olympus SH-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released January 2013
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 Overview

Here is a complete assessment of the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SH-50, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 16 months later than the SH-50 making them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S810c matches up versus the SH-50 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SH-50

 S810c SH-50 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2013Fresher by 16 months
Display dimensions3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S810c

 SH-50 S810c 
Manual focus More exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-50

 S810c SH-50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c comes with physical 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 Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SH-50 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S810c and the SH-50.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and SH-50 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and SH-50.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of pictures however you will need to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The younger S810c should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Portrait photography advice
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
43
you can focus manually
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SH-50 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (270 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
48
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Olympus SH-50 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Olympus SH-50 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
49
you can focus manually
quite wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Olympus SH-50
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic support
34
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-50
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus SH-50
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus SH-50
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VI
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 15 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 12.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $350 $300