Nikon S100 vs Nikon S800c

Here, we are comparing the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are created by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the S100 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S100 was announced 17 months before the S800c making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the S100 matches up versus the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Coolpix S100 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S100 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S100 has got outside dimensions of 99mm x 65mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.7") along with a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs) and 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).

Compare the Nikon S100 versus Nikon S800c in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S100 versus the S800c.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S100 and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S100 and S800c.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of images but you will want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older S100 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.