Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 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
- Introduced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 269g - 112 x 63 x 42mm
- Released January 2013

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon S800c and Olympus SH-50, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Olympus. The image resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the SH-50 (16MP) is very close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The S800c was introduced within a month of the SH-50 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the S800c scores against the SH-50 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus SH-50. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus SH-50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus SH-50
S800c | SH-50 | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 819k | ![]() | 460k | Clearer display (+359k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-50 over the Nikon S800c
SH-50 | S800c | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus SH-50
S800c | SH-50 | |||
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Released | February 2013 | ![]() | January 2013 | Same generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c features physical dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus SH-50 has measurements of 112mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
See the Nikon S800c and Olympus SH-50 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the S800c against the SH-50.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and SH-50 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and SH-50.
To sum up, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to factor the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus SH-50 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus SH-50 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2013-02-04 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VI |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 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 | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 819k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 15 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 12.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184 grams (0.41 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 112 x 63 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
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 pictures | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $290 | $300 |