Nikon S810c vs Sony W730
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 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
- Launched April 2014
(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
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").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S810c and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony W730
S810c | W730 | |||
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Revealed | April 2014 | January 2013 | More recent by 16 months | |
Display size | 3.7" | 2.7" | Larger display (+1") | |
Display resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer display (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Nikon S810c
W730 | S810c |
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Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony W730
S810c | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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).
Take a look at the Nikon S810c and Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the S810c and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S810c vs Sony W730 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S810c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |