Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.7-6.6) lens
- 132g - 97 x 57 x 22mm
- Released August 2010
(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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In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both sold by Nikon. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the S5100 (12MP) and S800c (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S5100 was brought out 3 years before the S800c which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S5100 scores versus the S800c for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Nikon S5100 over the Nikon S800c
| S5100 | S800c |
|---|
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S5100
| S800c | S5100 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2013 |  | August 2010 | More modern by 30 months |
| Screen sizing | 3.5" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") |
| Screen resolution | 819k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+589k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Nikon S5100 and Nikon S800c
| S5100 | S800c | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon S5100 offers physical measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Nikon S800c has proportions 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the S5100 compared to the S800c.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.
Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the S5100 and S800c.
Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon S800c to deliver extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged S5100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Specifications
| Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Nikon Coolpix S800c | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Nikon | Nikon |
| Model | Nikon Coolpix S5100 | Nikon Coolpix S800c |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2010-08-17 | 2013-02-04 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | 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 | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 125 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.7-6.6 | f/3.2-5.8 |
| Macro focus distance | 2cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3.5 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 819 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | - | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 8.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 132 grams (0.29 pounds) | 184 grams (0.41 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 57 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 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 |
| Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL10 | EN-EL12 |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC, Internal | SD/SDHC |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $200 | $290 |
