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Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Nikon D4s front
Portability
50
Imaging
64
Features
84
Overall
72

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s 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
  • Announced February 2013
Nikon D4s
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 409600)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1350g - 160 x 157 x 91mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D4
  • Later Model is Nikon D5
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s Overview

The following is a extended overview of the Nikon S800c and Nikon D4s, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Pro DSLR and they are both sold by Nikon. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the D4s (16MP) is fairly well matched but the S800c (1/2.3") and D4s (Full frame) come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The S800c was announced 12 months prior to the D4s which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera and the Nikon D4s being a Large SLR camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick overview of how the S800c grades against the D4s with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Nikon D4s

 S800c D4s 
Display sizing3.5"3.2"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Nikon D4s over the Nikon S800c

 D4s S800c 
ReleasedFebruary 2014February 2013Newer by 12 months
Manually focus More precise focus
Display resolution921k819kClearer display (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Nikon D4s

 S800c D4s 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon S800c features outside measurements 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 D4s has specifications of 160mm x 157mm x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6") and a weight of 1350 grams (2.98 lbs).

Compare the Nikon S800c and Nikon D4s in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the S800c and the D4s.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and D4s is 93 and 50 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through specifications. The image underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and D4s.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The S800c contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF tougher. The more aged S800c is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Portrait photography camera
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
78
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Nikon D4s as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
58
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Nikon D4s
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery life (3,020 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Nikon D4s
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
62
good battery life (3,020 shots)
environment proofing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography highlights
Nikon D4s Landscape photography highlights
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery power (140 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
76
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
good battery life (3,020 shots)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Nikon D4s Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have mic support
28
has face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
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Nikon S800c vs Nikon D4s Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Nikon D4s
 Nikon Coolpix S800cNikon D4s
General Information
Brand Nikon Nikon
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Nikon D4s
Class Small Sensor Compact Pro DSLR
Announced 2013-02-04 2014-02-24
Body design Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 Expeed 4
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 860.4mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 5:4 and 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4928 x 3280
Maximum native ISO 3200 25600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 409600
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 51
Cross focus points - 15
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon F
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Amount of lenses - 309
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5" 3.2"
Screen resolution 819k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT LCD with brightness and color adjustment
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 11.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - no built-in flash
Flash settings - Auto FP high-speed sync, front-curtain, rear-curtain, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/250 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Optional
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 1350g (2.98 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 160 x 157 x 91mm (6.3" x 6.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 89
DXO Color Depth score not tested 24.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.3
DXO Low light score not tested 3074
Other
Battery life 140 shots 3020 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 EN-EL18a
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2-20 seconds, 1-9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2, or 3 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC CompactFlash, XQD
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $290 $6,498