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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150 front
Portability
95
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 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
  • Introduced April 2014
Sony WX150
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Revealed February 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S810c and Sony WX150, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WX150 (18MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S810c was revealed 2 years after the WX150 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S810c matches up vs the WX150 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony WX150

 S810c WX150 
RevealedApril 2014February 2012Newer by 26 months
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k461kCrisper screen (+768k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX150 over the Nikon S810c

 WX150 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony WX150

 S810c WX150 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S810c features exterior measurements of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX150 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the S810c compared to the WX150.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S810c and WX150 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The image underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S810c and WX150.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX150 to offer extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer S810c will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Sony WX150 Portrait photography features
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Sony WX150 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch to focus
lighter than average in class (216g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (133 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Sony WX150 Sports photography factors
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (270 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
46
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Sony WX150 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
supports touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse mode
low battery (270 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Sony WX150
41
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery (270 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
46
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging information
Sony WX150 Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (216 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (133g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX150 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony WX150
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX150
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2014-04-10 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 461 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.60 m 3.70 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216 gr (0.48 lbs) 133 gr (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photographs 240 photographs
Form 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 feature
Storage media microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $350 $300