Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched April 2014
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- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
- 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
- Released February 2014
- Superseded the Sony HX300
Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Nikon S810c versus Sony HX400V, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the HX400V (20MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe S810c was introduced 2 months later than the HX400V and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S810c being a Compact camera and the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before going in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S810c grades versus the HX400V in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Sony HX400V Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony HX400V
S810c | HX400V | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.7" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.7") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 921k | Clearer screen (+308k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon S810c
HX400V | S810c | |||
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Manual focus | More accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony HX400V
S810c | HX400V | |||
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Released | April 2014 | February 2014 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c enjoys physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony HX400V has proportions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") and a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon S810c versus Sony HX400V in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the S810c versus the HX400V.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.
Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's tough to see the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and HX400V.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony HX400V to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2014-04-10 | 2014-02-12 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
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 3888 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 24-1200mm (50.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 2cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display diagonal | 3.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,229 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.60 m | 8.50 m (ISO Auto) |
Flash modes | - | Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 216g (0.48 lbs) | 660g (1.46 lbs) |
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 photographs | 300 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL23 | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $350 | $448 |