Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-12
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(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
- Announced April 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we are evaluating the Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe S810c was unveiled 2 years after the SZ-12 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S810c grades vs the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SZ-12
| S810c | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | April 2014 | January 2012 | More modern by 28 months | |
| Display dimensions | 3.7" | 3" | Larger display (+0.7") | |
| Display resolution | 1229k | 460k | Sharper display (+769k dot) | |
| Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Nikon S810c
| SZ-12 | S810c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-12
| S810c | SZ-12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S810c has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the S810c against the SZ-12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and SZ-12 is 91 and 89 respectively.
Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and SZ-12.
As you can tell, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger S810c is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S810c | Olympus SZ-12 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Olympus SZ-12 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Announced | 2014-04-10 | 2012-01-10 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | - |
| Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.0-6.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| 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 | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 216 gr (0.48 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
| Physical 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 Overall 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 shots | 220 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL23 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Cost at release | $350 | $350 |