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Nikon S810c vs Sony H50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 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
  • Announced April 2014
Sony H50
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
  • 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S810c vs Sony H50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 5 years after the H50 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the S810c grades versus the H50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony H50

 S810c H50 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2009More modern by 64 months
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S810c

 H50 S810c 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony H50

 S810c H50 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c enjoys 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) while the Sony H50 has dimensions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the S810c compared to the H50.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and H50 is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and H50.

As you can tell, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S810c to show more detail due to its extra 7MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher S810c provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography details
Sony H50 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
focusing manually
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Sony H50 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than others in class (547g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Sony H50 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
long zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
MP count low (9 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography details
Sony H50 Travel photography details
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (270 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
44
flash built-in
great reach (465mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography features
Sony H50 Landscape photography features
41
pretty wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
terrible battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse mode
34
focusing manually
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Sony H50
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no external microphone socket
19
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (31mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.7)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (547 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2014-04-10 2009-01-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 9 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3456 x 2592
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 31-465mm (15.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.7-4.5
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 9.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain
External flash
AEB
White balance 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) 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216 grams (0.48 pounds) 547 grams (1.21 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $80