Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-182mm (F3.4-6.4) lens
- 129g - 97 x 58 x 21mm
- Released February 2013
(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
- Introduced February 2013
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c Overview
Here is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Nikon. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the S3500 (20MP) and S800c (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe S3500 was manufactured within a month of the S800c so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the S3500 matches up against the S800c when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S3500 & Nikon Coolpix S800c. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S3500 Gallery & Nikon S800c Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S3500 over the Nikon S800c
S3500 | S800c |
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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S3500
S800c | S3500 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 819k | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S800c
S3500 | S800c | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | February 2013 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon S3500 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Nikon S800c has sizing of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs).
Compare the Nikon S3500 and Nikon S800c in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the S3500 against the S800c.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S3500 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S3500 and S800c.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Nikon S3500 to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively.
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Nikon S3500 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Nikon |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S3500 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2013-02-21 | 2013-02-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Expeed C2 |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.16 x 4.62mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Peak resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 26-182mm (7.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.4-6.4 | f/3.2-5.8 |
Macro focus distance | - | 10cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 819k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | TFT-LCD | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 8.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | - | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | 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 | 129 gr (0.28 lbs) | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) |
Dimensions | 97 x 58 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 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 | - | 140 shots |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | EN-EL12 |
Self timer | - | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | - | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $85 | $290 |