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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V 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
  • Launched April 2014
Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Sony HX300
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony HX400V

 S810c HX400V 
Screen dimension3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Nikon S810c

 HX400V S810c 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony HX400V

 S810c HX400V 
ReleasedApril 2014February 2014Same 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).

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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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and HX400V is 91 and 62 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Sony HX400V
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decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
51
you can focus manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Street photography camera
65
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than average in class (216g)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
more heavy than others (660g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography highlights
Sony HX400V Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
55
great zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than average in class (216g)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery life (270 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
53
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
long reach (1200mm)
missing Timelapse function
more heavy than others (660g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Sony HX400V Landscape photography advice
41
rather wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery life (270 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
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you can focus manually
decently wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S810c
Vlogging with Sony HX400V
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
29
decently wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone jack
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (660 grams)
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX400V Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony HX400V
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V
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