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Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 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
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 7000
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Nikon S800c and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Nikon and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 4 years later than the 7000 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the S800c matches up against the 7000 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus 7000

 S800c 7000 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kCrisper display (+589k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Nikon S800c

 7000 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus 7000

 S800c 7000 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you should factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c offers external measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S800c and Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the S800c against the 7000.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and 7000 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and 7000.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to provide extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent S800c should have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography information
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography information
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography features
Olympus 7000 Sports photography features
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (140 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Olympus 7000 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
not so great battery life (140 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
55
has built in flash
very long reach (260mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography factors
41
quite wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (140 CIPA)
no Timelapse mode
32
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Olympus 7000 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external microphone socket
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not the best (37mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus 7000
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus Stylus 7000
Also referred to as - mju 7000
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-02-04 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 125 50
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focusing range 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 819 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.80 m
Flash options - Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184g (0.41 lb) 172g (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $290 $280