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Nikon S810c vs Sony H55

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
28
Overall
32

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
  • Released April 2014
Sony H55
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 200g - 103 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released June 2010
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Nikon S810c vs Sony H55, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the H55 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was introduced 3 years later than the H55 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the S810c grades versus the H55 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony H55

 S810c H55 
ReleasedApril 2014June 2010Fresher by 47 months
Display sizing3.7"3"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H55 over the Nikon S810c

 H55 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony H55

 S810c H55 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c enjoys outer measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony H55 has dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c versus the H55.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and H55 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and H55.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Nikon S810c to produce more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer S810c provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography advice
Sony H55 Portrait photography advice
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography advice
Sony H55 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (216g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Sports photography camera
Sony H55 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography information
Sony H55 Travel photography information
68
lighter than competition in class (216 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
bad battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
66
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography information
Sony H55 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery (270 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
Sony H55 Vlogging highlights
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (216g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
28
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Sony H55 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony H55
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H55
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-04-10 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Bionz
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Slow Syncro, Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 pounds) 200 gr (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 103 x 58 x 29mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BG1
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $350 $235