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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500

Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
48
Overall
43
Nikon Coolpix S810c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
56
Overall
48

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 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
  • Released April 2014
Sony WX500
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Introduced April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Sony WX350
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S810c over the Sony WX500

 S810c WX500 
Screen dimensions3.7"3"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Nikon S810c

 WX500 S810c 
IntroducedApril 2015April 2014More recent by 12 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon S810c and Sony WX500

 S810c WX500 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 size comparison

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

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX500 as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
39
MP count decent (18MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S810c
Street photography with Sony WX500
65
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than average (216 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
70
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S810c Sports photography features
Sony WX500 Sports photography features
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
57
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S810c Travel photography features
Sony WX500 Travel photography features
68
lighter than average (216g)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (270 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than competition (236g)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon S810c
Landscape photography with Sony WX500
41
really wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.7 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery pack (270 shots)
no Time Lapse function
49
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
better than average battery life (360 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S810c as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
35
really wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (216 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
no external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (236 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon S810c vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S810c and Sony WX500
 Nikon Coolpix S810cSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S810c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-04-10 2015-04-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Bionz X
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 megapixels 18 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-300mm (12.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 2cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.60 m 5.40 m (with Auto ISO)
Flash settings - Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear 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 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lb) 236g (0.52 lb)
Physical dimensions 113 x 64 x 28mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4")
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 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL23 NP-BX1
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $350 $348