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Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 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
  • Revealed April 2014
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon S810c versus Pentax S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the S1 (14MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was launched 3 years after the S1 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S810c scores versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax S1

 S810c S1 
LaunchedApril 2014March 2011More modern by 38 months
Screen dimension3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon S810c

 S1 S810c 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax S1

 S810c S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c features outside 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) whilst the Pentax S1 has dimensions of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S810c versus Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S810c vs the S1.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and S1 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reading a spec sheet. The picture here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S810c to offer more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger S810c should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Pentax S1 Portrait photography details
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
35
focusing manually
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Pentax S1 Street photography advice
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (216g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography information
Pentax S1 Sports photography information
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography details
Pentax S1 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
boasts focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (270 CIPA)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
64
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Pentax S1 Landscape photography features
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (270 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
42
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Pentax S1
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic port
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic support
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Pentax S1
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Pentax Optio S1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2014-04-10 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.90 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 157 grams (0.35 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $350 $174