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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Samsung HZ10W front
Portability
90
Imaging
32
Features
27
Overall
30

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Samsung HZ10W
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-240mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 249g - 105 x 61 x 37mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Other Name is WB500
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ10W, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Samsung. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 4 years after the HZ10W which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the S810c grades vs the HZ10W with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Samsung HZ10W

 S810c HZ10W 
RevealedApril 2014May 2009Newer by 60 months
Screen dimensions3.7"2.7"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Samsung HZ10W over the Nikon S810c

 HZ10W S810c 
Manual focus More precise focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ10W

 S810c HZ10W 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c offers outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") along with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ10W in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S810c against the HZ10W.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and HZ10W is 91 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by going over specs. The pic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and HZ10W.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon S810c to deliver extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The younger S810c is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Samsung HZ10W
34
resolution is good (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
focusing manually
comes with face detect focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Samsung HZ10W Street photography factors
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others (216 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
52
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography advice
Samsung HZ10W Sports photography advice
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
26
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography info
Samsung HZ10W Travel photography info
68
lighter than others (216g)
boasts focus by touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (270 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
53
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competitors (249g)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography details
Samsung HZ10W Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse function
35
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Samsung HZ10W as a Vlogging camera
35
decently wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (216g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
missing mic port
28
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
heavier than competitors (249 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Samsung HZ10W Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Samsung HZ10W
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSamsung HZ10W
General Information
Brand Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Samsung HZ10W
Also referred to as - WB500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-04-10 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2432
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-240mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m -
Flash options - Auto, Auto & Red-eye reduction, Fill-in flash, Slow sync, Flash off, Red eye fix
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 pounds) 249 gr (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 105 x 61 x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (10 sec, 2 sec, Double, Motion Timer)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SC/SDHC/MMC/MMCplus, internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $350 $300