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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus SP-810 UZ front
Portability
78
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ 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
  • Released April 2014
Olympus SP-810 UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-864mm (F2.9-5.7) lens
  • 413g - 106 x 76 x 74mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Previous Model is Olympus SP-800 UZ
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SP-810 UZ (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 2 years after the SP-810 UZ which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-810 UZ being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S810c scores against the SP-810 UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S810c SP-810 UZ 
LaunchedApril 2014July 2011Newer by 33 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon S810c

 SP-810 UZ S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SP-810 UZ

 S810c SP-810 UZ 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c offers outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SP-810 UZ has dimensions of 106mm x 76mm x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9") with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

See the Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the S810c versus the SP-810 UZ.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and SP-810 UZ is 91 and 78 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The pic here might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and SP-810 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S810c to deliver more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent S810c will have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SP-810 UZ as a Portrait photography camera
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resolution is good (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Street photography advice
65
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
50
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography details
Olympus SP-810 UZ Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
40
excellent zoom range (24-864mm 36.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,200s)
slow continuous shooting (0.7 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Olympus SP-810 UZ Travel photography features
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lighter than competition (216 grams)
includes focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
61
decent MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great reach (864mm)
no Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Olympus SP-810 UZ Landscape photography factors
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
manual mode not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Olympus SP-810 UZ Vlogging advice
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
27
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SP-810 UZ
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus SP-810 UZ
General Information
Brand Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus SP-810 UZ
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2011-07-27
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-864mm (36.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1200s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 0.7fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 6.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 413 gr (0.91 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 106 x 76 x 74mm (4.2" x 3.0" x 2.9")
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 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $280