Nikon S31 vs Nikon S800c

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Nikon S31 versus Nikon S800c, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Nikon. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the S31 (10MP) and S800c (16MP) and the S31 (1/2.9") and S800c (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.

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The S31 was introduced 5 months later than the S800c which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the S31 scores versus the S800c when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S31 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S31 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon S31 has got outer dimensions of 105mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has measurements 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 ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the S31 vs the S800c.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S31 and S800c is 90 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading technical specs. The visual here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S31 and S800c.

As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The S31 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Nikon S800c will deliver more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.