Nikon S800c vs Samsung HZ10W

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon S800c vs Samsung HZ10W, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Nikon and Samsung. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and HZ10W (10MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S800c was announced 3 years later than the HZ10W and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the S800c matches up versus the HZ10W for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Samsung HZ10W. The whole galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Samsung HZ10W Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c has exterior measurements of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Samsung HZ10W has proportions of 105mm x 61mm x 37mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.5") and a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the S800c against the HZ10W.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the S800c and HZ10W is 93 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through technical specs. The visual here may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and HZ10W.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Nikon S800c to provide you with greater detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer S800c should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.