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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
51 Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX700 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Canon SX700 HS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2014
  • Renewed by Canon SX710 HS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Introduced February 2013
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Canon SX700 HS versus Nikon S800c, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Nikon. The resolution of the SX700 HS (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SX700 HS was released 13 months after the S800c which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the SX700 HS scores vs the S800c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX700 HS over the Nikon S800c

          

          

            
 SX700 HS S800c 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 13 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focusing
Screen resolution922k819kCrisper screen (+103k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX700 HS

          

          

            
 S800c SX700 HS 
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S800c

          

          

            
 SX700 HS S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

          

          

            
In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX700 HS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the SX700 HS versus the S800c.
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SX700 HS and S800c is 89 and 93 respectively.
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Usually, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX700 HS and S800c.
To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images though you may want to take the age  of the cameras into account. The more recent SX700 HS provides an edge in sensor tech.

            Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Portrait photography info
Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
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 has manual focus
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 features face detection focus
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 no manual exposure
 external flash not possible
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Street photography information
Nikon S800c Street photography information
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than competition in class (269 grams)
 no articulating screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
57
 image stabilization (Optical)
 screen is fixed
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Sports photography features
Nikon S800c Sports photography features
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 excellent zoom range (25-750mm  30.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery power (250 per charge)
 has no phase detect auto focus
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 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 supports tracking focus
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (140 per charge)
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Canon SX700 HS
Travel photography with Nikon S800c
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 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 has built in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long reach (750mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery power (250 CIPA)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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 decent megapixels (16MP)
 flash built-in
 really wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 low battery pack (140 CIPA)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
 Canon SX700 HS as a Landscape photography camera
 Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
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 has manual focus
 decently wide (25mm)
 good sized screen (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16MP)
 can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery power (250 CIPA)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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 really wide (25mm)
 big screen (3.5 inches)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 no manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 no manual exposure
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 low battery pack (140 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse function
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Canon SX700 HS Vlogging factors
Nikon S800c Vlogging factors
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 decently wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detection focus
 great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (269g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 does not have external microphone jack
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 really wide (25mm)
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Optical)
 supports face detect focusing
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f3.2)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 lack of mic jack
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Canon SX700 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX700 HS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SX700 HSNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Name Canon Nikon
Model Canon PowerShot SX700 HS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-02-12 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 6 Expeed C2
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
AF touch    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus distance 1cm 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of screen 922k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology PureColor II G TFT OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 9.0 frames/s 8.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 3.50 m -
Flash settings Auto, on, slow synchro, off -
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 269 grams (0.59 lbs) 184 grams (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 66 x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
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 250 photos 140 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $349 $290