Nikon S800c vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets look closer at the Nikon S800c vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S800c (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast different sensor sizes.

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The S800c was launched 2 months later than the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S800c matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon S800c Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c offers exterior 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 XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon S800c vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the S800c compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The S800c featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh tougher and the Nikon S800c will produce more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.