Nikon S810c vs Sony H50

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.

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.

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

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.