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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800

Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Nikon Coolpix S1000pj front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Nikon S1000pj
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.8) lens
  • 175g - 96 x 62 x 23mm
  • Announced August 2009
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1000pj (12MP) and W800 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1000pj was launched 5 years earlier than the W800 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1000pj grades vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony W800

 S1000pj W800 

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S1000pj

 W800 S1000pj 
RevealedFebruary 2014August 2009Newer by 55 months

Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony W800

 S1000pj W800 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon S1000pj enjoys external measurements 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 Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S1000pj compared to the W800.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through technical specs. The pic below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1000pj and W800.

As you can tell, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Sony W800 to give more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged S1000pj is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S1000pj
Portrait photography with Sony W800
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Sports photography features
Sony W800 Sports photography features
33
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Travel photography camera
Sony W800 as a Travel photography camera
57
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low MP (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
70
lighter than competition in class (125g)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S1000pj as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S1000pj Vlogging advice
Sony W800 Vlogging advice
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
33
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (125g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone jack
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S1000pj and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix S1000pjSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S1000pj Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-04 2014-02-13
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CCD CCD
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 12 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-5.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 175 grams (0.39 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 62 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model EN-EL12 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $289 $90