Nikon S810c vs Sony HX5

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S810c and Sony HX5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and HX5 (10MP) and the S810c (1/2.3") and HX5 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The S810c was revealed 3 years after the HX5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the S810c grades vs the HX5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The full galleries are provided at Nikon S810c Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c comes with outer dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony HX5 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S810c and Sony HX5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the S810c and the HX5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and HX5 is 91 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching specs. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and HX5.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The S810c with its larger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S810c will result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The younger S810c is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.