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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 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
  • Released April 2014
Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Launched December 2016
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the HX350 (20MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 3 years prior to the HX350 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the S810c grades against the HX350 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony HX350

 S810c HX350 
Screen sizing3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k922kCrisper screen (+307k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Nikon S810c

 HX350 S810c 
LaunchedDecember 2016April 2014Newer by 32 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony HX350

 S810c HX350 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has got outside measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX350 has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the S810c against the HX350.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and HX350 is 91 and 62 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out technical specs. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and HX350.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony HX350 to show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S810c will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Sony HX350
34
good resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
47
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Sony HX350
65
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors (216g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
50
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than average in class (652 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Sony HX350 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (270 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors (216 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
terrible battery (270 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
54
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (652 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Sony HX350 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
big screen (3.7 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery (270 per charge)
lack of Timelapse function
49
manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Sony HX350 Vlogging details
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone port
27
decently wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (652 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony HX350
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
General Information
Company Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2016-12-20
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ X
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-1200mm (50.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.8-6.3
Macro focusing range 2cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3.7" 3"
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 8.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes - Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 216g (0.48 pounds) 652g (1.44 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1")
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 pictures 300 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 -