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Nikon S810c vs Sony W730

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Nikon S810c
(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
  • Launched April 2014
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2013
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Nikon S810c and Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 16 months later than the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the S810c grades vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony W730

 S810c W730 
RevealedApril 2014January 2013More recent by 16 months
Display size3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k230kClearer display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S810c

 W730 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony W730

 S810c W730 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c comes with outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S810c versus the W730.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and W730.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you should expect comparable quality of photographs however you may want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The newer S810c is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Sony W730
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition (216g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography advice
Sony W730 Travel photography advice
68
lighter than competition (216 grams)
includes touch focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
provides touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery (270 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
35
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (216 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have mic support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony W730
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-04-10 2013-01-08
Body design 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
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 240 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $350 $138