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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Nikon Coolpix S4300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Nikon S4300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-156mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 139g - 96 x 59 x 21mm
  • Released February 2012
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S4300 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The S4300 was unveiled 24 months before the W800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the S4300 grades vs the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S4300 over the Sony W800

 S4300 W800 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Nikon S4300

 W800 S4300 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012More recent by 24 months

Common features in the Nikon S4300 and Sony W800

 S4300 W800 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon S4300 comes with exterior measurements of 96mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 139 grams (0.31 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S4300 and the W800.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S4300 and W800 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by looking through specifications. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S4300 and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older S4300 will be behind in sensor tech.

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S4300 Portrait photography information
Sony W800 Portrait photography information
34
MP count decent (16MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S4300
Street photography with Sony W800
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch to focus
lighter than competition (139g)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S4300 Sports photography details
Sony W800 Sports photography details
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S4300 Travel photography factors
Sony W800 Travel photography factors
68
lighter than competition (139 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
bad battery life (180 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
70
lighter than others (125 grams)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S4300 Landscape photography details
Sony W800 Landscape photography details
41
really wide (26mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
bad battery life (180 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S4300 Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
34
really wide (26mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competition (139g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
33
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone support
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Nikon S4300 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S4300 and Sony W800
 Nikon Coolpix S4300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Make Nikon Sony
Model Nikon Coolpix S4300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-01 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-156mm (6.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 139 grams (0.31 lbs) 125 grams (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 96 x 59 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.8") 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 life 180 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL19 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $119 $90