Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c
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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 189g - 103 x 58 x 32mm
- Introduced May 2011
- Refreshed by Nikon P310
(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
- Introduced February 2013

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Overview
Below is a extended review of the Nikon P300 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are sold by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the P300 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The P300 was unveiled 20 months prior to the S800c making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the P300 grades vs the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P300 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The full galleries are available at Nikon P300 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon P300 over the Nikon S800c
P300 | S800c | |||
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Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 819k | Clearer display (+103k dot) |
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon P300
S800c | P300 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | ![]() | May 2011 | More recent by 20 months |
Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Nikon P300 and Nikon S800c
P300 | S800c | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon P300 comes with exterior dimensions of 103mm x 58mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 189 grams (0.42 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has specifications of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Analyze the Nikon P300 versus Nikon S800c in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the P300 against the S800c.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the P300 and S800c is 92 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is hard to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P300 and S800c.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon S800c to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older P300 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon P300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix P300 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-05-31 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | Expeed C2 |
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 | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Maximum resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-100mm (4.2x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3.5" |
Resolution of display | 922 thousand dot | 819 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD with anti-reflection coating | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0 frames per second | 8.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.50 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (15, 30fps), 1280 x 720p (15, 30, 60 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 189g (0.42 lbs) | 184g (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 103 x 58 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 240 photos | 140 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 sec) | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $500 | $290 |