Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S810c (16MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S810c was unveiled 12 months before the WX500 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S810c scores against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S810c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The full galleries are available at Nikon S810c Gallery & Sony WX500 Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S810c comes with physical dimensions of 113mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S810c and the WX500.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S810c and WX500 is 91 and 91 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S810c and WX500.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX500 to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older S810c will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.