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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Olympus VH-410 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 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
  • Introduced February 2013
Olympus VH-410
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 152g - 102 x 60 x 21mm
  • Introduced August 2012
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 Overview

In this article, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the VH-410 (16MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S800c was revealed 6 months after the VH-410 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the S800c grades against the VH-410 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Olympus VH-410

 S800c VH-410 
Screen sizing3.5"3"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution819k460kCrisper screen (+359k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus VH-410 over the Nikon S800c

 VH-410 S800c 

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Olympus VH-410

 S800c VH-410 
IntroducedFebruary 2013August 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c features outer dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Olympus VH-410 has proportions of 102mm x 60mm x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c and the VH-410.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and VH-410 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The pic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and VH-410.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same MP and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VH-410 as a Portrait photography camera
35
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography details
Olympus VH-410 Street photography details
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has touch focus
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography info
Olympus VH-410 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Olympus VH-410
65
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low battery pack (140 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
68
has touch focus
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography information
Olympus VH-410 Landscape photography information
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery pack (140 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
43
decently wide (26mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Olympus VH-410
35
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Nikon S800c vs Olympus VH-410 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Olympus VH-410
 Nikon Coolpix S800cOlympus VH-410
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Olympus
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Olympus VH-410
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-02-04 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
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) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5" 3"
Display resolution 819 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 4.70 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lb) 152 grams (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 102 x 60 x 21mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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