Nikon S800c vs Olympus XZ-1

In this article, we will be looking at the Nikon S800c vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The S800c was unveiled 2 years after the XZ-1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the S800c grades vs the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c has got outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Nikon S800c vs Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the S800c and the XZ-1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The pic below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S800c having a smaller sensor will make getting bokeh more difficult and the Nikon S800c will render extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern S800c is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.