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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(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
  • Launched April 2014
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 10 months later than the SZ-15 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S810c grades against the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SZ-15

 S810c SZ-15 
ReleasedApril 2014June 2013More recent by 10 months
Screen size3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Nikon S810c

 SZ-15 S810c 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-15

 S810c SZ-15 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S810c has got 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) while the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the S810c versus the SZ-15.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reviewing specs. The visual below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and SZ-15.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files however you have to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher S810c provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
44
you can focus manually
good resolution (16MP)
features face detection focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography details
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography details
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography highlights
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
has no phase detect auto focus
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
68
lighter than others (216g)
has focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than others in class (250 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery power (270 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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you can focus manually
relatively wide (23mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
34
relatively wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (250g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SZ-15
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus SZ-15
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 2013-06-21
Physical type 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 250 grams (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" 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 images -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $350 $200