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Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 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
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 4.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 283g - 133 x 71 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Samsung. The sensor resolution of the S800c (16MP) and the Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S800c was launched 11 months before the Galaxy Camera 2 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief view of how the S800c matches up versus the Galaxy Camera 2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S800c Galaxy Camera 2 

Reasons to pick Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 over the Nikon S800c

 Galaxy Camera 2 S800c 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen sizing4.8"3.5"Bigger screen (+1.3")
Screen resolution1037k819kSharper screen (+218k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

 S800c Galaxy Camera 2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S800c has outer measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") having a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the S800c and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and Galaxy Camera 2 is 93 and 90 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older S800c is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon S800c
Portrait photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
35
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
features face detect focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon S800c
Street photography with Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
65
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than competition (283 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon S800c Sports photography highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Sports photography highlights
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (140 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
48
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
good battery life (400 shots)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography details
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Travel photography details
65
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (140 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
73
good battery life (400 shots)
lighter than competition (283 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography factors
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Landscape photography factors
41
pretty wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
low battery pack (140 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
52
manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
very good size screen (4.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
good battery life (400 CIPA)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging highlights
Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Vlogging highlights
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
37
fairly wide (23mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
lighter than competition (283g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon S800c vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSamsung Galaxy Camera 2
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Samsung
Model Nikon Coolpix S800c Samsung Galaxy Camera 2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2013-02-04 2014-01-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed C2 1.6GHz Quad-Core Exynos
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 10cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 4.8 inch
Display resolution 819 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating HD Super Clear Touch Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 16 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.80 m
Flash settings - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, fill-in, slow sync, flash off, redeye fix
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 184g (0.41 lbs) 283g (0.62 lbs)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 133 x 71 x 19mm (5.2" 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 photos 400 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL12 Built-in
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2, 5, or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $290 $400