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Nikon S810c vs Sony W650

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Sony W650
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 124g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon S810c vs Sony W650, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the W650 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was manufactured 2 years after the W650 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S810c grades versus the W650 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony W650

 S810c W650 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 28 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W650 over the Nikon S810c

 W650 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony W650

 S810c W650 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W650 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S810c versus the W650.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and W650 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the S810c and W650.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of files however you may want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The more modern S810c is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W650 as a Portrait photography camera
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Sony W650 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Sony W650 Sports photography features
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Sony W650 Travel photography factors
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lighter than others in class (216 grams)
supports focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than competitors in class (124 grams)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W650 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery (270 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Sony W650 Vlogging advice
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decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have microphone jack
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (124g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone support
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W650 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony W650
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W650
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-04-10 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lb) 124 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images 220 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, microSD/micro SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $350 $140