Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-50

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").

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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.

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.

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.

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.