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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c

Portability
89
Imaging
45
Features
51
Overall
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Canon PowerShot SX710 HS front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Canon SX710 HS
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-750mm (F3.2-6.9) lens
  • 269g - 113 x 66 x 35mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Older Model is Canon SX700 HS
  • Later Model is Canon SX720 HS
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Canon and Nikon. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SX710 HS (20MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX710 HS was announced 24 months after the S800c making them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the SX710 HS scores versus the S800c with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX710 HS over the Nikon S800c

 SX710 HS S800c 
ReleasedJanuary 2015February 2013Newer by 24 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Display resolution922k819kClearer display (+103k dot)

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Canon SX710 HS

 S800c SX710 HS 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S800c

 SX710 HS S800c 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Canon SX710 HS has got exterior dimensions of 113mm x 66mm x 35mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SX710 HS vs the S800c.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SX710 HS and S800c is 89 and 93 respectively.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specs. The picture below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SX710 HS and S800c.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Canon SX710 HS to result in greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher SX710 HS is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon SX710 HS
Street photography with Nikon S800c
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image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (269 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Sports photography info
Nikon S800c Sports photography info
47
excellent zoom range (25-750mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX710 HS as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than others (269 grams)
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (750mm)
missing Timelapse mode
not so great battery power (230 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Landscape photography details
Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
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manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (230 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon SX710 HS Vlogging details
Nikon S800c Vlogging details
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quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (269 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Canon SX710 HS vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX710 HS and Nikon S800c
 Canon PowerShot SX710 HSNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Brand Canon Nikon
Model type Canon PowerShot SX710 HS Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2015-01-06 2013-02-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 5184 x 3888 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-750mm (30.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-6.9 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 3.5"
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 819 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames per sec 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash modes Auto, on, off, slow synchro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 269 grams (0.59 pounds) 184 grams (0.41 pounds)
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 rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 140 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-6LH EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $349 $290