Nikon S810c vs Sony S980

Let's look closer at the Nikon S810c vs Sony S980, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the S810c (16MP) and S980 (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 5 years after the S980 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S810c scores vs the S980 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S980. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Sony S980 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c offers 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) while the Sony S980 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S810c vs Sony S980 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the S810c against the S980.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and S980 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and S980.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Nikon S810c to result in greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern S810c should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.