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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Pentax WG-10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 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 WG-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 167g - 116 x 59 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 Overview

Lets look much closer at the Nikon S810c and Pentax WG-10, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WG-10 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was released 10 months later than the WG-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the S810c scores vs the WG-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Pentax WG-10

 S810c WG-10 
ReleasedApril 2014June 2013More recent by 10 months
Display dimensions3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-10 over the Nikon S810c

 WG-10 S810c 
Manually focus Very exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Pentax WG-10

 S810c WG-10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c features physical 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 Pentax WG-10 has measurements of 116mm x 59mm x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the S810c compared to the WG-10.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WG-10 is 91 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and WG-10.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon S810c to offer extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The more modern S810c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-10
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
39
you can focus manually
MP count good (14MP)
features face detect focusing
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
44
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (0.7 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Pentax WG-10 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average (216g)
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
environment proofing
MP count good (14MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Pentax WG-10
41
pretty wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
47
you can focus manually
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
environment proofing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging info
Pentax WG-10 Vlogging info
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
30
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Pentax WG-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Pentax WG-10
 Nikon Coolpix S810cPentax WG-10
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Pentax WG-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2014-04-10 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - Widescreen TFT color LCD with anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second 0.7 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 1.20 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 167 gr (0.37 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 59 x 29mm (4.6" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 260 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 D-LI92
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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