Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(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
(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
Photography Glossary 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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S1000pj and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S1000pj Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S1000pj over the Sony W800
| S1000pj | W800 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S1000pj
| W800 | S1000pj | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | February 2014 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 55 months |
Common features in the Nikon S1000pj and Sony W800
| S1000pj | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurements |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The 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.
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.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the S1000pj and W800 is 94 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S1000pj vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S1000pj | Sony 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 | ||
| Powered by | Expeed | - |
| 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 |