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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Revealed April 2014
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released July 2011
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the S810c grades against the SZ-11 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SZ-11

 S810c SZ-11 
ReleasedApril 2014July 2011More recent by 33 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kSharper display (+769k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Nikon S810c

 SZ-11 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-11

 S810c SZ-11 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c versus the SZ-11.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and SZ-11 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and SZ-11.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to offer you more detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
35
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
MP count decent (14MP)
has face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
boasts touch to focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
not so great battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging information
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic support
31
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-11
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-04-10 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 3"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - 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 speed 8.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 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
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 226 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photos 200 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 LI-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $253