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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
  • 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
  • Revealed February 2013
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Announced February 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c versus Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Olympus. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and TG-820 iHS (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was introduced 13 months later than the TG-820 iHS which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the S800c grades vs the TG-820 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S800c TG-820 iHS 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013February 2012Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Nikon S800c

 TG-820 iHS S800c 
Screen resolution1030k819kCrisper screen (+211k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 S800c TG-820 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has 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) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has dimensions of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Look at the Nikon S800c versus Olympus TG-820 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the S800c versus the TG-820 iHS.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and TG-820 iHS is 93 and 92 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The visual underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and TG-820 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Nikon S800c to give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer S800c is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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comes with face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Street photography camera
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image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography advice
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery power (140 CIPA)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 shots)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Travel photography camera
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decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (140 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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weather sealing
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography details
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pretty wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
low battery power (140 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery life (220 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Vlogging details
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pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have mic jack
33
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus TG-820 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2013-02-04 2012-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 TruePic VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 819k dot 1,030k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 206 grams (0.45 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $290 $500