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Nikon S800c vs Sony H50

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
40
Nikon Coolpix S800c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H50 front
Portability
69
Imaging
32
Features
25
Overall
29

Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Key Specs

Nikon S800c
(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
Sony H50
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon S800c over the Sony H50

 S800c H50 
AnnouncedFebruary 2013January 2009More modern by 50 months
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution819k230kSharper display (+589k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H50 over the Nikon S800c

 H50 S800c 
Manual focus More precise focus

Common features in the Nikon S800c and Sony H50

 S800c H50 
Display typeFixed 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).

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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.

Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the S800c and H50 is 93 and 69 respectively.

Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon S800c as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H50 as a Portrait photography camera
35
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
manual focus
external flash not possible
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon S800c Street photography highlights
Sony H50 Street photography highlights
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon S800c
Sports photography with Sony H50
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (140 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
32
incredible zoom range (31-465mm 15.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon S800c Travel photography factors
Sony H50 Travel photography factors
65
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (140 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.2)
44
flash built-in
very long reach (465mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (547 grams)
MP count low (9MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon S800c Landscape photography advice
Sony H50 Landscape photography advice
41
decently wide (25mm)
bigger than average screen (3.5 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
not so great battery life (140 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
34
manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
MP count low (9MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon S800c Vlogging information
Sony H50 Vlogging information
35
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
19
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (31mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
heavier than average (547 grams)
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Nikon S800c vs Sony H50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon S800c and Sony H50
 Nikon Coolpix S800cSony Cyber-shot DSC-H50
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