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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon Coolpix S9300 front
Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Released February 2013
Nikon S9300
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-450mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 109 x 62 x 31mm
  • Introduced July 2012
  • Previous Model is Nikon S9100
  • Updated by Nikon S9500
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both produced by Nikon. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the S9300 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 7 months after the S9300 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief view of how the S800c grades versus the S9300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon S9300

 S800c S9300 
IntroducedFebruary 2013July 2012Newer by 7 months
Screen dimensions3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon S9300 over the Nikon S800c

 S9300 S800c 
Screen resolution921k819kCrisper screen (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon S9300

 S800c S9300 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c has exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Nikon S9300 has measurements of 109mm x 62mm x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the S800c compared to the S9300.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and S9300 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and S9300.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of files although you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The younger S800c provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography info
Nikon S9300 Portrait photography info
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography info
Nikon S9300 Street photography info
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (215g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Sports photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Sports photography camera
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
47
incredible zoom range (25-450mm 18.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Nikon S9300 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (140 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
66
lighter than average in class (215g)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (450mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
Nikon S9300 Landscape photography factors
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery power (140 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging features
Nikon S9300 Vlogging features
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon S9300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon S9300
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon Coolpix S9300
General Information
Make Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Nikon Coolpix S9300
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-02-04 2012-07-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 125
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-450mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames per second 6.9 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow-sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 gr (0.41 lb) 215 gr (0.47 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 109 x 62 x 31mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.2")
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 140 photos 200 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL12
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $290 $249