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Nikon S810c vs Sony H20

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20 front
Portability
87
Imaging
33
Features
29
Overall
31

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 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
Sony H20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony H20

 S810c H20 
LaunchedApril 2014May 2009Fresher by 60 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer 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 
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 size comparison

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

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
Sony H20 Portrait photography advice
35
good MP (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
focusing manually
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Sony H20 as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
51
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than others (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography information
Sony H20 Sports photography information
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
26
has image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography highlights
Sony H20 Travel photography highlights
68
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
provides focus via touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
51
flash built-in
very long reach (380mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (250 grams)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Sony H20 Landscape photography features
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
36
focusing manually
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging features
Sony H20 Vlogging features
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic socket
23
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than others (250g)
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony H20
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-H20
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