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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 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
  • Announced April 2014
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 3 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the S810c scores vs the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SZ-10

 S810c SZ-10 
LaunchedApril 2014February 2011Newer by 39 months
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kClearer display (+769k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Nikon S810c

 SZ-10 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-10

 S810c SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has exterior measurements 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 SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S810c versus the SZ-10.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and SZ-10 is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and SZ-10.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer S810c provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-10
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography features
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography features
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery power (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
comes with touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (270 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competition in class (215g)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-10
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus SZ-10
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2011-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
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 8.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
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 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
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 shots 220 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $350 $300