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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
82
Imaging
37
Features
73
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P7800 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon P7800
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-4.0) lens
  • 399g - 119 x 78 x 50mm
  • Revealed November 2013
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
  • Introduced February 2013
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Overview

Below is a extensive analysis of the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the P7800 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) and the P7800 (1/1.7") and S800c (1/2.3") boast different sensor sizing.

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The P7800 was launched 10 months later than the S800c which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summation of how the P7800 matches up versus the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P7800 over the Nikon S800c

 P7800 S800c 
IntroducedNovember 2013February 2013More recent by 10 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution921k819kClearer display (+102k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon P7800

 S800c P7800 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon P7800 and Nikon S800c

 P7800 S800c 

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon P7800 has got outer dimensions of 119mm x 78mm x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") with a weight of 399 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the P7800 and the S800c.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P7800 and S800c is 82 and 93 respectively.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the P7800 and S800c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The P7800 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon S800c will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The fresher P7800 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon P7800 Portrait photography features
Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
46
you can focus manually
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon P7800 Street photography factors
Nikon S800c Street photography factors
64
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than competition in class (399g)
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (350 shots)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (399g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
65
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P7800 as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
58
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (350 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.7")
41
relatively wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon P7800
Vlogging with Nikon S800c
75
really wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
display is selfie friendly
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have mic support
heavier than competition in class (399g)
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
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Nikon P7800 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P7800 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix P7800Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix P7800 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-11-25 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 99 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-200mm (7.1x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-4.0 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 5cm 10cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 819 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 921 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 8.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 10.00 m -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (25p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high-speed: 1920 x 1080 (15 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Optional Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)
GPS Optional BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 399g (0.88 lbs) 184g (0.41 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 78 x 50mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 2.0") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 200 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 images 140 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL14 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $550 $290