Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Olympus SP-810 UZ. The full galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery & Olympus SP-810 UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SP-810 UZ
S810c | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | July 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
Screen size | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-810 UZ over the Nikon S810c
SP-810 UZ | S810c |
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Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SP-810 UZ
S810c | SP-810 UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SP-810 UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Olympus SP-810 UZ | |
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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 |