Nikon S800c vs Sony H20

Here is a extensive comparison of the Nikon S800c and Sony H20, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Nikon and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and H20 (10MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The S800c was released 3 years later than the H20 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S800c matches up vs the H20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H20. The complete galleries are available at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony H20 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon S800c offers 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 Sony H20 has measurements of 107mm x 69mm x 47mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.9") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the S800c vs the H20.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the S800c and H20 is 93 and 87 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the S800c and H20.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer S800c should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.