Nikon S800c vs Olympus SP-100

Below, we will be matching up the Nikon S800c versus Olympus SP-100, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the SP-100 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 11 months before the SP-100 so they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon S800c being a Compact camera and the Olympus SP-100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S800c scores versus the SP-100 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus Stylus SP-100. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus SP-100 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c comes with outer measurements 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 SP-100 has measurements of 122mm x 91mm x 133mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 5.2") and a weight of 594 grams (1.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon S800c versus Olympus SP-100 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view size comparison of the S800c versus the SP-100.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and SP-100 is 93 and 63 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and SP-100.

As you can see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos though you might want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S800c will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.