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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
43
Overall
42

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 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 WX350
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 164g - 96 x 55 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony WX300
  • Later Model is Sony WX500
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was announced 2 months after the WX350 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S810c scores against the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony WX350

 S810c WX350 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k460kSharper screen (+769k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX350 over the Nikon S810c

 WX350 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony WX350

 S810c WX350 
AnnouncedApril 2014February 2014Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon S810c offers outside dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the S810c vs the WX350.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and WX350 is 91 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and WX350.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony WX350 to provide greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c Portrait photography features
Sony WX350 Portrait photography features
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
36
good resolution (18MP)
includes face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Street photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Street photography camera
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (164 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S810c
Sports photography with Sony WX350
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
52
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX350 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
72
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
lighter than average (164 grams)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S810c Landscape photography factors
Sony WX350 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.7")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery pack (270 shots)
no Timelapse mode
47
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
better than average battery pack (470 shots)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging highlights
Sony WX350 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no external microphone port
35
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (164 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX350 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony WX350
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2014-04-10 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 2cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.7" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 4.30 m
External flash
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) VCHD: 28M PS(1,920x1,080/60p) / 24M FX(1,920x1,080/60i) / 17M FH(1,920x1,080/60i),MP4: 12M(1,440x1,080/30fps) / 3M VGA(640x480/30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
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 216g (0.48 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 96 x 55 x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 photographs 470 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes (Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $350 $270