Nikon S810c vs Sony H20
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 38-380mm (F3.5-4.4) lens
- 250g - 107 x 69 x 47mm
- Launched May 2009

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S810c vs Sony H20, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S810c was introduced 4 years later than the H20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S810c grades versus the H20 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony H20
S810c | H20 | |||
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Launched | April 2014 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
Screen dimensions | 3.7" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H20 over the Nikon S810c
H20 | S810c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Manual focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony H20
S810c | H20 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c has got exterior 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 Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the S810c versus the H20.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and H20 is 91 and 87 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and H20.
As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Nikon S810c to give greater detail using its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher S810c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

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Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2014-04-10 | 2009-05-14 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 38-380mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-4.4 |
Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 2cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | - |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 pounds) | 250g (0.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 107 x 69 x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") |
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 photos | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $350 | $249 |