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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Launched April 2014
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Introduced March 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus SH-1
  • Later Model is Olympus SH-3
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SH-2, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SH-2 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was released 11 months before the SH-2 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the S810c grades versus the SH-2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SH-2

 S810c SH-2 
Display size3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Nikon S810c

 SH-2 S810c 
IntroducedMarch 2015April 2014More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-2

 S810c SH-2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c versus Olympus SH-2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S810c vs the SH-2.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and SH-2 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and SH-2.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S810c is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
35
good MP (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
44
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
supports RAW files
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than average (271 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Olympus SH-2
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
features focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
74
better than average battery pack (380 shots)
lighter than average (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Time Lapse recording
55
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
better than average battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing mic socket
35
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-2
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus Stylus SH-2
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing 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 6400
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
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) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash options - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 271 grams (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 380 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $399