Nikon P7100 vs Nikon S800c

In this write-up, we are comparing the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the P7100 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) and the P7100 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") possess different sensor measurements.

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The P7100 was announced 11 months prior to the S800c so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the P7100 scores vs the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix P7100 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon P7100 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon P7100 provides external dimensions of 116mm x 77mm x 48mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 1.9") having a weight of 395 grams (0.87 lbs) while the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Look at the Nikon P7100 and Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the P7100 vs the S800c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the P7100 and S800c is 82 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the P7100 and S800c.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The P7100 with its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Nikon S800c will give extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged P7100 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.