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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29
Nikon Coolpix S5100 front
 
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Key Specs

Nikon S5100
(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
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 S5100 vs Nikon S800c Overview

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").

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The 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 
LaunchedFebruary 2013August 2010More modern by 30 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution819k230kSharper 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 typeFixed 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.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S5100 and S800c is 95 and 93 respectively.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c sensor size comparison

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S5100 as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S5100 Street photography factors
Nikon S800c Street photography factors
62
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S5100 Sports photography factors
Nikon S800c Sports photography factors
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S5100 Travel photography highlights
Nikon S800c Travel photography highlights
62
lighter than competition in class (132 grams)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
65
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (140 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S5100 Landscape photography advice
Nikon S800c Landscape photography advice
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (140 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S5100 Vlogging factors
Nikon S800c Vlogging factors
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (132g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
missing mic socket
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Nikon S5100 vs Nikon S800c Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S5100 and Nikon S800c
 Nikon Coolpix S5100Nikon 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