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Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
55
Overall
45

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Released April 2014
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Other Name is Wi-Fi
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Nikon S810c versus Samsung Galaxy Camera, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 14 months after the Galaxy Camera making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the S810c scores vs the Galaxy Camera in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S810c Galaxy Camera 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2013More modern by 14 months
Display resolution1229k922kCrisper display (+307k dot)

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S810c

 Galaxy Camera S810c 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display dimensions4.8"3.7"Larger display (+1.1")

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S810c Galaxy Camera 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has proportions of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") with a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S810c compared to the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and Galaxy Camera is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and Galaxy Camera.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP and you can expect comparable quality of images but you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more modern S810c provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography information
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography information
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Samsung Galaxy Camera as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
incredible zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
68
lighter than competition in class (216g)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (23mm)
very long reach (481mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
41
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
49
you can focus manually
really wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Vlogging factors
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic socket
36
really wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has external mic support
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Samsung
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung Galaxy Camera
Other name - Wi-Fi
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2013-02-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 1.4GHz Quad-Core
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 -
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 4.8"
Resolution of screen 1,229k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 16s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 lb) 300 grams (0.66 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $350 $450