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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c

Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Launched August 2009
Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Nikon S1000pj versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S1000pj was brought out 4 years before the S800c and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the S1000pj scores vs the S800c with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Nikon S800c

 S1000pj S800c 

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S1000pj

 S800c S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2013August 2009Fresher by 42 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kCrisper screen (+589k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S800c

 S1000pj S800c 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S1000pj provides outside dimensions of 96mm x 62mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the S1000pj and the S800c.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S1000pj and S800c is 94 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1000pj and S800c.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon S800c to produce extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older S1000pj will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S1000pj
Street photography with Nikon S800c
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography information
Nikon S800c Sports photography information
34
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (140 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Travel photography info
Nikon S800c Travel photography info
57
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (140 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
fairly wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
terrible battery (140 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging info
Nikon S800c Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone socket
35
fairly wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Nikon S1000pj vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjNikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Nikon Coolpix S800c
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-04 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed Expeed C2
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focusing distance 3cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed - 8.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 175 gr (0.39 pounds) 184 gr (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 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 - 140 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $289 $290