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Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
55
Overall
46

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 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
  • Announced February 2013
Samsung Galaxy Camera
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-481mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 300g - 129 x 71 x 19mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Also referred to as Wi-Fi
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Nikon and Samsung. The resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released very close to the Galaxy Camera so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the S800c matches up vs the Galaxy Camera in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S800c Galaxy Camera 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera over the Nikon S800c

 Galaxy Camera S800c 
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen size4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution922k819kClearer screen (+103k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung Galaxy Camera

 S800c Galaxy Camera 
IntroducedFebruary 2013February 2013Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon S800c has got physical measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera has sizing of 129mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 300 grams (0.66 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the S800c vs the Galaxy Camera.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and Galaxy Camera is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic here should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and Galaxy Camera.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c Portrait photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
40
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (300g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography advice
Samsung Galaxy Camera Sports photography advice
41
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (140 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
50
long zoom range (23-481mm 20.9 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography features
Samsung Galaxy Camera Travel photography features
65
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery life (140 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
69
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (23mm)
very long zoom (481mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
low battery life (140 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
50
manual focus
relatively wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Samsung Galaxy Camera
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
37
relatively wide (23mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
lighter than competitors (300 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung Galaxy Camera
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung Galaxy Camera
General Information
Company Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung Galaxy Camera
Otherwise known as - Wi-Fi
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-02-04 2013-02-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed C2 1.4GHz Quad-Core
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
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
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-481mm (20.9x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.5" 4.8"
Display resolution 819 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating 308 ppi, HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 16s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 8.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) none
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lbs) 300 grams (0.66 lbs)
Physical dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 129 x 71 x 19mm (5.1" x 2.8" x 0.7")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC micro SD/micro SDHC/micro SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $290 $450