Nikon S30 vs Sony W800
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- 29-87mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 102 x 65 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Introduced February 2014
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Following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S30 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the S30 (10MP) and W800 (20MP) and the S30 (1/3") and W800 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S30 was brought out 24 months earlier than the W800 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the S30 grades versus the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S30 over the Sony W800
| S30 | W800 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S30
| W800 | S30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2014 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Nikon S30 and Sony W800
| S30 | W800 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Nikon S30 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S30 provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 65mm x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the S30 and the W800.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S30 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.
Nikon S30 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing specifications. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the S30 and W800.
Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The S30 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony W800 will show more detail having its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged S30 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Nikon S30 vs Sony W800 Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Sony |
| Model type | Nikon Coolpix S30 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-02-01 | 2014-02-13 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 4.8 x 3.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 17.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 20MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5152 x 3864 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 29-87mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.2-6.4 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 7.5 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 1.5 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | - | 3.50 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | AVI MPEG4 |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 214 grams (0.47 lbs) | 125 grams (0.28 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 102 x 65 x 40mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.6") | 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| 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 | 240 photos | - |
| Battery form | AA | - |
| Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Pricing at launch | $119 | $90 |
