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Nikon S800c vs Sony G3

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 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
  • Revealed February 2013
Sony G3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-10.0) lens
  • 185g - 97 x 59 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Nikon S800c versus Sony G3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and G3 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was brought out 4 years later than the G3 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the S800c scores versus the G3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony G3

 S800c G3 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More recent by 50 months

Reasons to pick Sony G3 over the Nikon S800c

 G3 S800c 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen resolution921k819kSharper screen (+102k dot)

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony G3

 S800c G3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3.5"3.5"Equivalent screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c enjoys exterior 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 Sony G3 has measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 185 grams (0.41 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the S800c compared to the G3.

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the S800c and G3 is 93 and 94 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 top view buttons comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the S800c and G3.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Nikon S800c to offer you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger S800c is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony G3 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Street photography camera
Sony G3 as a Street photography camera
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Sony G3
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (140 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
23
image stabilization (Optical)
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
max fps low (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon S800c
Travel photography with Sony G3
65
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (140 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
50
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography details
Sony G3 Landscape photography details
41
decently wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (140 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
36
you can focus manually
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon S800c
Vlogging with Sony G3
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of mic socket
27
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic support
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Nikon S800c vs Sony G3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony G3
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
General Information
Brand Nikon Sony
Model type Nikon Coolpix S800c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-G3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-02-04 2009-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed C2 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
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 16MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 35-140mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.2-5.8 f/3.5-10.0
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5 inch 3.5 inch
Resolution of display 819 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 1 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 8.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 4.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 184 grams (0.41 lb) 185 grams (0.41 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") 97 x 59 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID EN-EL12 -
Self timer Yes (10 or 2 seconds) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $290 $200