Nikon S810c vs Sony S930
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![Nikon Coolpix S810c front Nikon Coolpix S810c front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Coolpix-S810c/Nikon-S810c-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930/Sony-S930-front.jpg)
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Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 216g - 113 x 64 x 28mm
- Introduced April 2014
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.4" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 320 x 240 video
- 38-108mm (F2.9-5.4) lens
- 167g - 90 x 61 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2009
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Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Nikon S810c versus Sony S930, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and S930 (10MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
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The S810c was revealed 5 years after the S930 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S810c matches up versus the S930 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S810c Gallery & Sony S930 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony S930
S810c | S930 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2009 | Newer by 64 months |
Display dimension | 3.7" | ![]() | 2.4" | Larger display (+1.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 112k | Clearer display (+1117k dot) |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony S930 over the Nikon S810c
S930 | S810c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus |
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony S930
S810c | S930 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon S810c has external measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony S930 has proportions of 90mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon S810c versus Sony S930 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the S810c against the S930.
![Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 size comparison Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S810c-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and S930 is 91 and 94 respectively.
![Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S810c-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and S930.
To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S810c to deliver extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The fresher S810c should have an advantage in sensor technology.
![Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S810c-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Coolpix-S810c-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-S930-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon S810c vs Sony S930 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S930 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-04-10 | 2009-01-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 38-108mm (2.8x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.9-5.4 |
Macro focus range | 2cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.7" | 2.4" |
Resolution of screen | 1,229k dots | 112k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1/8 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.60 m | 3.00 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | - | Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Syncro, No Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 320x240 |
Video file format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | none |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 216 grams (0.48 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 90 x 61 x 26mm (3.5" x 2.4" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 270 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL23 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / PRo-HG Duo, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Price at release | $350 | $219 |