Nikon S800c vs Sony H50
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Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-250mm (F3.2-5.8) lens
- 184g - 111 x 60 x 27mm
- Launched February 2013
(Full Review)
- 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 31-465mm (F2.7-4.5) lens
- 547g - 116 x 81 x 86mm
- Announced January 2009
Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon S800c and Sony H50, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies Nikon and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the S800c (16MP) and H50 (9MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe S800c was revealed 4 years after the H50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summary of how the S800c matches up versus the H50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix S800c & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon S800c Gallery & Sony H50 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony H50
S800c | H50 | |||
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Announced | February 2013 | January 2009 | More modern by 50 months | |
Display dimensions | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 819k | 230k | Sharper display (+589k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S800c
H50 | S800c | |||
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Manual focus | More precise focus |
Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony H50
S800c | H50 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon S800c provides exterior dimensions of 111mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 184 grams (0.41 lbs) while the Sony H50 has proportions of 116mm x 81mm x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 547 grams (1.21 lbs).
Examine the Nikon S800c and Sony H50 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the S800c vs the H50.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.
Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specs. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S800c and H50.
All in all, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon S800c to deliver more detail because of its extra 7MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The more modern S800c will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Sony |
Model type | Nikon Coolpix S800c | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2013-02-04 | 2009-01-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 16 megapixel | 9 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 4:3 and 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3456 x 2592 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-250mm (10.0x) | 31-465mm (15.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.2-5.8 | f/2.7-4.5 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 819k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | OLED panel with Anti-reflection coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 30s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 8.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Front Curtain, Rear Curtain |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480, 30 fps, 320 x 240, 8 fps |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | - |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 184 gr (0.41 lbs) | 547 gr (1.21 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 111 x 60 x 27mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 116 x 81 x 86mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.4") |
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 images | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | EN-EL12 | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (10 or 2 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC | Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $290 | $80 |