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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Nikon Coolpix S3300 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon S3300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 128g - 95 x 58 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2012
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
  • Launched February 2013
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Overview

The following is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon S3300 versus Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Nikon. The resolution of the S3300 (16MP) and the S800c (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S3300 was released 12 months prior to the S800c so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the S3300 grades versus the S800c with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S3300 over the Nikon S800c

 S3300 S800c 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S3300

 S800c S3300 
LaunchedFebruary 2013February 2012Newer by 12 months
Screen size3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kClearer screen (+589k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon S3300 and Nikon S800c

 S3300 S800c 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon S3300 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 58mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 128 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the S3300 vs the S800c.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S3300 and S800c is 96 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the S3300 and S800c.

Clearly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged S3300 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S3300 Portrait photography factors
Nikon S800c Portrait photography factors
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manual focus
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S3300 as a Street photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S3300
Sports photography with Nikon S800c
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (180 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S3300 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
66
lighter than competition in class (128g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery life (180 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S3300 Landscape photography information
Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
41
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery life (180 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery life (140 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S3300 Vlogging advice
Nikon S800c Vlogging advice
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quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (128 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic port
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Nikon S3300 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S3300 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S3300Nikon Coolpix S800c
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S3300 Nikon Coolpix S800c
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2012-02-01 2013-02-04
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-5.8
Macro focus range 1cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3.5 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 819k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed - 8.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 128g (0.28 pounds) 184g (0.41 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 58 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 180 pictures 140 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL19 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes Yes (10 or 2 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $99 $290