Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 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
- Released February 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
- Announced March 2014
- Newer Model is Olympus SH-2
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon S800c and Olympus SH-1, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the SH-1 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe S800c was launched 14 months before the SH-1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the S800c grades against the SH-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus Stylus SH-1. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus SH-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus SH-1
S800c | SH-1 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 819k | 460k | Clearer display (+359k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SH-1 over the Nikon S800c
SH-1 | S800c | |||
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Announced | March 2014 | February 2013 | Fresher by 14 months |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus SH-1
S800c | SH-1 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c offers exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus SH-1 has sizing of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check the Nikon S800c and Olympus SH-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the S800c versus the SH-1.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and SH-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and SH-1.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older S800c is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus SH-1 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus Stylus SH-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Olympus Stylus SH-1 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-02-04 | 2014-03-31 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed C2 | TruePic VII |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 819 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lb) | 271 gr (0.60 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 images | 380 images |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at release | $290 | $349 |