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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-3 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Announced February 2016
  • Previous Model is Olympus SH-2
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-3, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the SH-3 (16MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 22 months earlier than the SH-3 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S810c grades against the SH-3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Olympus SH-3

 S810c SH-3 
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k460kCrisper display (+769k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-3 over the Nikon S810c

 SH-3 S810c 
AnnouncedFebruary 2016April 2014Newer by 22 months

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-3

 S810c SH-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S810c features outside dimensions 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 SH-3 has specifications of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c and the SH-3.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and SH-3 is 91 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specs. The picture here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and SH-3.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs although you will need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged S810c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-3 Portrait photography features
35
good resolution (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
44
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Street photography camera
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Olympus SH-3 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Olympus SH-3 Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
has focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
74
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
lighter than competition (271g)
provides touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
Olympus SH-3 Landscape photography details
41
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
not so great battery life (270 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
55
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports RAW formats
good battery pack (380 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-3 as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Olympus SH-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Olympus SH-3
 Nikon Coolpix S810cOlympus Stylus SH-3
General Information
Company Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Olympus Stylus SH-3
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2014-04-10 2016-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 2cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 11.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes - Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 3840 x 2160 (15 fps), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 271 gr (0.60 lbs)
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 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 380 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 LI-92B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots One One
Cost at release $350 $579