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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Pentax Optio WS80 front
Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 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
  • Announced April 2014
Pentax WS80
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
  • 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
  • Released August 2009
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Overview

Below is a extended overview of the Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and WS80 (10MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 4 years later than the WS80 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the S810c grades vs the WS80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax WS80

 S810c WS80 
ReleasedApril 2014August 2009More recent by 57 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S810c

 WS80 S810c 
Focus manually More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax WS80

 S810c WS80 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c provides outer dimensions 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 Pentax WS80 has dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the S810c vs the WS80.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and WS80 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and WS80.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to result in extra detail having an extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The fresher S810c will have an advantage in sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
Pentax WS80 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
26
manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography information
Pentax WS80 Street photography information
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography details
Pentax WS80 Sports photography details
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
23
environment proofing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Pentax WS80
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
61
lighter than competitors (125g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
megapixel count low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Pentax WS80 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low battery life (270 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
31
manual focus
environment proofing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Pentax WS80 Vlogging details
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
25
lighter than competitors (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Pentax WS80
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPentax Optio WS80
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Pentax Optio WS80
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Announced 2014-04-10 2009-08-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
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 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 125 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 35-175mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.8-4.7
Macro focus distance 2cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.40 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 D-LI68
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $350 $220