Nikon S810c vs Sony W610
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W610 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
- Released April 2014
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Introduced January 2012
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Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon S810c and Sony W610, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the W610 (14MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe S810c was released 2 years later than the W610 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the S810c grades vs the W610 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony W610
| S810c | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | April 2014 |  | January 2012 | More recent by 28 months |
| Screen dimensions | 3.7" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+1") |
| Screen resolution | 1229k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Nikon S810c
| W610 | S810c |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony W610
| S810c | W610 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen |
Nikon S810c vs Sony W610 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c features outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony W610 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S810c versus the W610.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and W610 is 91 and 97 respectively.
Nikon S810c vs Sony W610 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and W610.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon S810c to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more recent S810c is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W610 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2014-04-10 | 2012-01-10 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
| 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 | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-300mm (12.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.8-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 2cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | - | Clear Photo TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 1 seconds |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | 3.50 m |
| Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB 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) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
| Video format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | BuiltIn | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 216 gr (0.48 pounds) | 113 gr (0.25 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
| 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 images | 250 images |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL23 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at release | $350 | $200 |