Canon S95 vs Nikon S800c

Below is a extensive review of the Canon S95 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Canon and Nikon. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S95 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) and the S95 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The S95 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the S800c and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S95 grades against the S800c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot S95 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are viewable at Canon S95 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Canon S95 provides outside dimensions of 100mm x 58mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.2") having a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the S95 against the S800c.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S95 and S800c is 93 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S95 and S800c.

As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The S95 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon S800c will give greater detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older S95 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.