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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 front
Portability
91
Imaging
45
Features
67
Overall
53

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 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
  • Revealed April 2014
Sony HX99
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
  • 3.00" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Launched September 2018
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is pretty comparable but the S810c (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use different sensor dimensions.

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The S810c was unveiled 5 years prior to the HX99 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S810c grades versus the HX99 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony HX99

 S810c HX99 
Screen sizing3.7"3.00"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kClearer screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Nikon S810c

 HX99 S810c 
LaunchedSeptember 2018April 2014More recent by 53 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony HX99

 S810c HX99 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c enjoys physical 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 HX99 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the S810c compared to the HX99.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and HX99 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and HX99.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S810c having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony HX99 will show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older S810c will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Sony HX99 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
53
has manual focus
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c Street photography factors
Sony HX99 Street photography factors
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition (216g)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
77
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition (242g)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Sony HX99 Sports photography info
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
58
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has tracking focus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S810c
Travel photography with Sony HX99
68
lighter than competition (216g)
boasts touch focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
76
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great reach (720mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography advice
Sony HX99 Landscape photography advice
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
58
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3.00 inch)
has image stabilization
megapixel count good (18MP)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3-inch)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Sony HX99 Vlogging information
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing microphone support
76
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has image stabilization
has face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than competition (242 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Sony HX99 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony HX99
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-04-10 2018-09-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3-inch
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.7 inches 3.00 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 638k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.5x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync
Hot shoe
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 242g (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 360 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $350 $469