Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
- Released April 2014
(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

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").

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.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Samsung Galaxy Camera. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S810c Gallery & Samsung Galaxy Camera Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera
S810c | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Announced | April 2014 | ![]() | February 2013 | More modern by 14 months |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 922k | Crisper display (+307k dot) |
Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S810c
Galaxy Camera | S810c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Display dimensions | 4.8" | ![]() | 3.7" | Larger display (+1.1") |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung Galaxy Camera
S810c | Galaxy Camera | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Contrast the Nikon S810c versus Samsung Galaxy Camera in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Nikon S810c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Samsung Galaxy Camera | |
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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 |