Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80
93 Imaging
39 Features
40 Overall
39


94 Imaging
34 Features
21 Overall
28
Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Key Specs
(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
- Announced February 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 156g - 100 x 56 x 25mm
- Released June 2009

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and W80 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The S800c was manufactured 3 years later than the W80 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S800c matches up versus the W80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Pentax W80
S800c | W80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2013 | ![]() | June 2009 | Fresher by 44 months |
Screen dimension | 3.5" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+1") |
Screen resolution | 819k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+589k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax W80 over the Nikon S800c
W80 | S800c | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focusing |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Pentax W80
S800c | W80 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c enjoys external dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the S800c versus the W80.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and W80 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic below will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the S800c and W80.
Clearly, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Nikon S800c to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer S800c will have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Screen and ViewFinder


Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison

Street Comparison

Sports Comparison

Travel Comparison

Landscape Comparison

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c vs Pentax W80 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Pentax Optio W80 | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Pentax Optio W80 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2013-02-04 | 2009-06-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Expeed C2 | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 64 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 2.5 inch |
Display resolution | 819k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.90 m |
Flash modes | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184 grams (0.41 lb) | 156 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 100 x 56 x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 140 photographs | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | D-LI78 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC | SD/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $290 | $250 |