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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 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
  • Announced April 2014
Sony WX50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Nikon S810c and Sony WX50, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Sony. The image resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WX50 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S810c was brought out 2 years after the WX50 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S810c grades versus the WX50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony WX50

 S810c WX50 
ReleasedApril 2014January 2012Newer by 27 months
Display sizing3.7"2.7"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1229k461kSharper display (+768k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX50 over the Nikon S810c

 WX50 S810c 

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony WX50

 S810c WX50 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon S810c enjoys external dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while the Sony WX50 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S810c against the WX50.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S810c and WX50 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specifications. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S810c and WX50.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you should expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more modern S810c should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S810c
Portrait photography with Sony WX50
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Sony WX50
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography factors
Sony WX50 Sports photography factors
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (270 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
44
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography factors
Sony WX50 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competitors in class (216 grams)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (300mm)
missing Timelapse recording
low battery life (270 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Sony WX50
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.7")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery life (270 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
38
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c Vlogging details
Sony WX50 Vlogging details
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (216g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
missing microphone jack
35
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony WX50
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX50
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-04-10 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
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 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 1,229k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clearfoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.30 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 lb) 117 gr (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $350 $250