Nikon AW110 vs Nikon S800c

On this page, we are analyzing the Nikon AW110 and Nikon S800c, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Nikon. The resolution of the AW110 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The AW110 was unveiled 6 months after the S800c and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the AW110 scores versus the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix AW110 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are available at Nikon AW110 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW110 features outer dimensions of 110mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.0") along with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has sizing 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 ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the AW110 against the S800c.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the AW110 and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by viewing specifications. The pic here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the AW110 and S800c.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of images although you would want to consider the age of the cameras into account.