Nikon S810c vs Sony H50
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 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
- Announced April 2014
(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
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").
Leica struggles with L-Mount camera sales, tougher than Q or MThe 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.
Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony H50
S810c | H50 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | January 2009 | More modern by 64 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S810c
H50 | S810c | |||
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Manually focus | Dial exact focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony H50
S810c | H50 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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).
Examine the Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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.
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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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 |