Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Nikon Coolpix S9100. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Nikon S9100 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S9100
S800c | S9100 | |||
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Introduced | February 2013 | July 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Screen dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.5") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Nikon S9100 over the Nikon S800c
S9100 | S800c | |||
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Manual focus | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen resolution | 921k | 819k | Clearer screen (+102k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9100
S800c | S9100 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and S9100 is 93 and 91 respectively.
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.
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9100 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Nikon Coolpix S9100 | |
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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 |