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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9100 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
41
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs

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
  • Revealed February 2013
Nikon S9100
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 105 x 62 x 35mm
  • Introduced July 2011
  • Successor is Nikon S9300
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Overview

The following is a comprehensive review of the Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both offered by Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and S9100 (12MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 19 months after the S9100 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the S800c matches up vs the S9100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S9100

 S800c S9100 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2011Newer by 19 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S800c

 S9100 S800c 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen resolution921k819kClearer screen (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9100

 S800c S9100 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has got physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Nikon S9100 has dimensions of 105mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the S800c versus the S9100.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by seeing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and S9100.

To sum up, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Nikon S800c to show more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern S800c provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography advice
Nikon S9100 Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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focusing manually
includes face detect focusing
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography details
Nikon S9100 Street photography details
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (214g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Nikon S9100 Sports photography features
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
36
great zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Nikon S9100
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (140 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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lighter than competition (214 grams)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (450mm)
missing Timelapse function
bad battery pack (270 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography info
Nikon S9100 Landscape photography info
41
rather wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
terrible battery life (140 shots)
does not have Timelapse mode
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focusing manually
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery pack (270 per charge)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Vlogging camera
Nikon S9100 as a Vlogging camera
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon S9100
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon Coolpix S9100
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Nikon Coolpix S9100
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-02-04 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 Expeed C2
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 160
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.5" 3"
Screen resolution 819k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 4.00 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 105 x 62 x 35mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 140 pictures 270 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (10 or 2 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $290 $329