Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Pentax Optio WS80. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S810c Gallery & Pentax WS80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax WS80
S810c | WS80 | |||
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Released | April 2014 | ![]() | August 2009 | More recent by 57 months |
Display dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Nikon S810c
WS80 | S810c | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax WS80
S810c | WS80 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WS80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Pentax Optio WS80 | |
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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 |